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FD03 WSL

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2023
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

96,266 mi
Last recorded96,266 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD03 WSL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 96,266 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 95,482 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under body covered in heavy substance / all suspension components corroded

Fail 14 May 2022 95,482 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under body / suspension components corroded

Pass 17 May 2021 94,156 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 93,753 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 92,575 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 91,687 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 90,009 miles

Front brake pads low

all four tyres slightly cracking on outer edge

nearside rear tyre tread getting low 3mm

Pass 28 Aug 2015 88,880 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 86,046 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 84,238 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 79,356 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 77,262 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 76,208 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 59,480 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 52,611 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 44,002 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 31,638 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 31,143 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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FD03 WSL is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 FD03 WSL, 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 FD03 WSL registered?

FD03 WSL is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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