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AO03 WXL

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,137 mi
Last recorded95,137 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 WXL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 95,137 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 94,786 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 94,722 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both aged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 94,464 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 93,238 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 92,714 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 88,786 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2015 88,786 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2014 85,904 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both headlights have poor beam image

rear tyres cracking

sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2014 85,904 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both headlights have poor beam image

rear tyres cracking

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2013 82,116 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

poor pattern from both headlights

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2013 82,116 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

poor pattern from both headlights

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2012 76,962 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 76,962 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 May 2011 74,574 miles

Both Front And Rear Discs Corroded On Inside Edges.

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2010 71,082 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 May 2009 67,962 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 May 2009 67,962 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 64,872 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 May 2008 64,872 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 60,638 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 60,635 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 51,199 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake fluid midway

plastic sills fitted

slight smearing wipers

tyres front 215/45/17, rear 225/45/17

Fail 7 Jul 2006 51,199 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

brake fluid midway

plastic sills fitted

slight smearing wipers

tyres front 215/45/17, rear 225/45/17

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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AO03 WXL is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO03 WXL, 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 AO03 WXL registered?

AO03 WXL is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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