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J288 WRX

2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

107,020 mi
Last recorded107,020 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx96,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ288 WRX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 107,020 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing All rear. Modified for racing purposes with roll cage fitted. ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2015 107,025 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

do not know what exhaust system is fitted to this grey import at time of first use

Fail 28 Sep 2015 107,020 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 107,020 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 107,020 miles

Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 107,020 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 106,674 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

clutch pedal rubber worn

rear seats missing

sill covers fitted/ sills rusty and damaged

vehicle presenter has provided satisfactory documentation showing a pre 08/1992 replacement engine has been fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2012 106,674 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

nearside rear seatbelt missing

oil low

sill covers fitted/ sills rusty and damaged

speedometer illumination not working

vehicle presenter has provided satisfactory documentation showing a pre 08/1992 replacement engine has been fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2011 102,687 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 102,125 miles

nearside headlamp pattern poor

rear brake discs rusty

Fail 1 Sep 2010 102,115 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

nearside headlamp pattern poor

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2009 96,851 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 16 Sep 2009 96,851 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 22 Sep 2008 91,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2008 91,760 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2008 91,760 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre wearing on the edges

Pass 21 Oct 2006 80,655 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 80,504 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx?

Based on 9,096 MOT tests across 1,388 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
4,551
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 377
fog lamp not working 326
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 322
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 283
Steering rack gaiter split 271
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J288 WRX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 96,851 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 Wrx fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 377 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J288 WRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J288 WRX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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