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X40 ALW

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

23,516 mi
Last recorded23,516 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX40 ALW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 23,516 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 23,445 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 23,443 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 23,364 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 23,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2022 23,238 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 23,224 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 23,133 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 22,994 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 22,928 miles

Offside Front Wiper blade smearing slightly

Pass 5 Mar 2016 22,880 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 22,790 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 22,578 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 22,216 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 21,848 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 21,619 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 21,241 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 19,780 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Dec 2007 16,469 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 13,853 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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X40 ALW is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 X40 ALW, 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 X40 ALW registered?

X40 ALW is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is X40 ALW safe to buy?

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