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FJ03 WRA

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

96,500 mi
Last recorded96,500 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ03 WRA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 96,500 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced UNDERBODY (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 93,710 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 92,039 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 91,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 91,260 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 90,301 miles

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

noisy exhaust

Pass 6 Jul 2020 89,152 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 87,866 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 85,295 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 May 2017 82,461 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 77,977 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 73,059 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 65,132 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 57,687 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2012 49,037 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 40,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2010 33,369 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 25,454 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 17,254 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 32,264 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 25,956 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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FJ03 WRA 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 95.2%.

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 FJ03 WRA, 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 FJ03 WRA registered?

FJ03 WRA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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