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JO03 WRX

2012 Subaru Wrx

Blue Petrol 2475cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,015 mi
Last recorded67,015 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Wrx51,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJO03 WRX
MakeSubaru
ModelWrx
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,475cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 67,015 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 67,015 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Nsf side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2024 63,395 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 60,411 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened rear bush in arm ripping (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened rear bush in arm ripping (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 60,404 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened rear bush in arm ripping (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened rear bush in arm ripping (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 55,354 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top strut mountings cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 52,068 miles

Front Upper Both front top suspension mountings cracking

Fail 4 Oct 2021 52,042 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Upper Both front top suspension mountings cracking

Pass 30 Sep 2020 48,769 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 44,123 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 42,087 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 93Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 93Y (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 38,458 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner and outer tread. 245/40/r18-93y

Cut on O/S/R tyre tread but no ply or cord showing. 245/40/r18-93y

Pass 18 Mar 2017 35,128 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 30,865 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 24,862 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Wrx?

Based on 18,325 MOT tests across 2,200 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
4,224
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 123
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 87
fog lamp not working 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 64
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JO03 WRX is a 2012 Subaru Wrx in Blue with a 2,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.0% with a typical mileage of 51,975 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 Wrx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying JO03 WRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 14 years old, this Subaru Wrx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JO03 WRX registered?

JO03 WRX is a 2012 Subaru Wrx, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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