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L682 NHH

2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Red Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

112,875 mi
Last recorded112,875 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx96,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL682 NHH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 112,875 miles
Pass 24 May 2025 112,733 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 112,669 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both front (5.3.2 (d))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 112,379 miles

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front sils are corroded,no holes in them (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 111,896 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Feb 2021 110,736 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 110,735 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended front passenger (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Front headlights too low

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

accelerator pedal not secure

Pass 5 Oct 2019 110,236 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 110,226 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 106,045 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion sill (wing) (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2017 101,962 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 May 2017 101,962 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 99,809 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 98,508 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Aug 2015 98,506 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 98,508 miles

Nearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Coolant leak

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 98,446 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 98,446 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 95,625 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 94,452 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 88,565 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 88,520 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 79,352 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre starting to perish

Pass 11 Aug 2008 70,820 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 116,676 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 56,994 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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L682 NHH is a 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Red with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 L682 NHH, 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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L682 NHH is a 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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