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C23 WRX

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

115,623 mi
Last recorded115,623 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC23 WRX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2024 115,623 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/n/s chassis box (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 105,131 miles

Nearside Front fog light damage

Fail 8 Dec 2023 105,104 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front fog light damage

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Dec 2022 104,530 miles

Nearside Front nearside front fog lamp n/broken

Fail 20 Dec 2022 104,530 miles

Central Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front nearside front fog lamp n/broken

Pass 21 Dec 2021 103,909 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 103,639 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp n/broken]

Fail 26 Nov 2019 103,638 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front fog lamp n/broken]

Pass 22 Nov 2018 102,955 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working and damaged

Fail 21 Nov 2018 102,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front fog lamp not working and damaged

Pass 23 Nov 2017 101,955 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 101,951 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 101,532 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 101,531 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement BRAKE SEIZED (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded TWO PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

ALL FOUR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 28 Sep 2015 101,000 miles

n/s fog lamp broken,rear discs surface corrosion,front pads getting low,n/s number plate light dim

Fail 28 Sep 2015 101,000 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s fog lamp broken,rear discs surface corrosion,front pads getting low,n/s number plate light dim

Pass 28 Sep 2015 101,000 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp broken

air bag lighton

front pads getting low

n/s number plate light dim

rear brake discs surface corrosion

Pass 9 Sep 2014 100,000 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 100,000 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 93,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2013 92,997 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 85,047 miles

n/s/f spot light inop

Pass 22 Jan 2011 70,257 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 59,900 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 49,444 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 42,718 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 42,718 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 33,693 miles

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

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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C23 WRX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 C23 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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C23 WRX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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