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F5 WRX

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,403 mi
Last recorded95,403 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF5 WRX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 95,403 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 95,403 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 95,296 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2023 95,169 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 95,097 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 95,097 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking pipe near fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 94,780 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 94,775 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached play in leg, locking ring loose? (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut insecurely attached play in leg, locking ring loose? (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 94,520 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 89,020 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 81,510 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 73,288 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 73,288 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 71,598 miles

Item removed from drivers view

Fail 23 Apr 2016 71,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking to caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside front brake application uneven low (3.7.B.2)

Item removed from drivers view

Pass 28 Apr 2015 59,969 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 58,819 miles

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

Pass 2 Aug 2013 54,350 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 51,094 miles

corrosion exhaust..front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 28 Jul 2011 43,958 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 30,563 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 17,379 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 15,369 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 12,365 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 8,277 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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F5 WRX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F5 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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What year was F5 WRX registered?

F5 WRX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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