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K955 VKR

2003 Subaru Wrx

Silver Petrol 2475cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

119,999 mi
Last recorded119,999 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Wrx77,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK955 VKR
MakeSubaru
ModelWrx
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,475cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 119,999 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slandered exhaust fitted (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rear axle and suspension corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2023 119,870 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Upper Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 117,340 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 114,423 miles

Offside Rear rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2021 114,423 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 103,724 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 103,724 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 103,515 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jun 2016 103,348 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 103,348 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 102,527 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 97,917 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 97,917 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 92,567 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 92,567 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 May 2012 88,554 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 88,554 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 May 2011 83,984 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 83,984 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 May 2010 79,574 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 79,571 miles

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

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 74,798 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 72,357 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 71,394 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 70,898 miles

Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2005 69,750 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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K955 VKR is a 2003 Subaru Wrx in Silver with a 2,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 77,773 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 K955 VKR, 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 23 years old, this Subaru Wrx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K955 VKR is a 2003 Subaru Wrx, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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