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B21 WRX

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,769 mi
Last recorded153,769 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB21 WRX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2024 153,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Front brake pipe greased

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

welding repairs to both sides rear suspension mountings (undersealed)

Fail 2 Feb 2024 153,726 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper mount turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper mount turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 147,988 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 139,894 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 133,604 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 132,177 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 125,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 119,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 113,209 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust heat shield rattling

rear discs coroded

Pass 16 Dec 2015 107,350 miles

both front headlamp lens faded, but still gives beam image at present

child seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Dec 2014 102,247 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion of both front to rear brake pipes

rear antiroll bar bushes worn

Pass 17 Dec 2013 95,026 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 85,460 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 76,651 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 67,761 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 58,759 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 58,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 47,181 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 33,597 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 21,310 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 21,310 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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B21 WRX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 B21 WRX, 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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B21 WRX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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