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V31 SDS

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,471 mi
Last recorded99,471 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV31 SDS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 99,471 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres starting to perish and crack in-between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 98,350 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 97,160 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 96,238 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 96,235 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dim (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc plate rubbing?

Pass 26 Jul 2022 95,404 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 93,746 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 92,549 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 89,786 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 89,786 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 86,949 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 84,238 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 80,009 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 75,895 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 75,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both Sides, Front Brake Discs Deteriorated On Inner Edges.

Pass 31 Mar 2014 72,108 miles

Front Brake Discs Deteriorated.

Pass 24 Apr 2013 69,554 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear tyres going lumpy on inside edges

Pass 17 Apr 2012 65,284 miles

front brake discs slightly rusty on inner face

Pass 7 Apr 2011 61,407 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 61,407 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2010 59,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 59,246 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 54,759 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 54,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 49,031 miles

SMALL CHIP IN WINDSCREEN ON O/S/F LOWER CORNER (ADVISE ONLY)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 43,782 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 39,791 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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V31 SDS is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 76,183 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V31 SDS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was V31 SDS registered?

V31 SDS is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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