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L654 MBV

2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

125,573 mi
Last recorded125,573 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx96,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL654 MBV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 125,573 miles

heavenly under sealed

Pass 7 Apr 2025 125,528 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 125,402 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2022 124,919 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2021 124,823 miles

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 124,294 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced to rear sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 124,165 miles

o/s/f brake pipe corroded-rack play

Fail 11 Jul 2017 124,165 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp front lights interacting (1.7.5c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam o/s (1.7.5a)

Steering rack gaiter split n/s/f (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f brake pipe corroded-rack play

Pass 6 Mar 2015 124,088 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 123,253 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 121,790 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 117,953 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2010 117,931 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jun 2009 117,064 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2008 115,478 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 110,058 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 102,227 miles

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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L654 MBV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 L654 MBV, 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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L654 MBV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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