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LK52 WVB

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests34 (19 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate55.9%

Mileage

101,641 mi
Last recorded101,641 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK52 WVB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 15 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 101,641 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 101,641 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 91,749 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 81,804 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2024 81,082 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 76,249 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 72,458 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 72,458 miles

Central Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 72,350 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 72,241 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Oct 2018 70,284 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 70,195 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 68,917 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 68,239 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 68,239 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 67,086 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 66,120 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 66,120 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 64,659 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 64,659 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 61,698 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 61,698 miles

Centre Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 54,428 miles

BATTERY INSECURE.

FRONT TYRES FEATHERED (N/S BAD & ON LEGAL MINIMUM).

PLAY NOTED IN O/S FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK.

Fail 18 Jul 2011 54,428 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

BATTERY INSECURE.

FRONT TYRES FEATHERED (N/S BAD & ON LEGAL MINIMUM).

N/S MIRROR CRACKED.

PLAY NOTED IN O/S FRONT ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK.

Thanx...

Pass 7 Aug 2010 49,477 miles

BATTERY IS INSECURE & N/S FRONT TYRE HAS WORN LOW ....Thanx....

Fail 2 Aug 2010 49,375 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

BATTERY IS INSECURE & N/S FRONT TYRE HAS WORN LOW ....Thanx....

Pass 10 Aug 2009 42,492 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front numberplate loose

wiperblades split on ends

Fail 10 Aug 2009 42,489 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front numberplate loose

wiperblades split on ends

Fail 21 Aug 2008 35,523 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

front & rear no plates deteriated

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 21 Aug 2008 35,523 miles

Battery insecure

front & rear no plates deteriated

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 6 Jun 2007 28,056 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 21,058 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 20,997 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2006 20,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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LK52 WVB is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.9%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 76,183 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 Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK52 WVB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LK52 WVB is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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