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L198 SHK

2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,795 mi
Last recorded39,795 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx96,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL198 SHK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 39,795 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 396,130 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 393,596 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 385,156 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 382,229 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 377,311 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 370,259 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 361,434 miles

corrosion on o/s front and n/s rear

rear sub frame rusty

Pass 1 Sep 2017 351,044 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 351,044 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 337,731 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 337,731 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 323,141 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 323,141 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 310,086 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 310,086 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 297,743 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 28,658 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 273,499 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 257,061 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 236,777 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 236,777 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 216,016 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 193,958 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 171,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 171,710 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 145,409 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 145,409 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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L198 SHK is a 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L198 SHK, 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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L198 SHK is a 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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