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N311 FKE

2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,694 mi
Last recorded149,694 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx96,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN311 FKE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 149,694 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 145,667 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 145,103 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 118,139 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 114,332 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 111,457 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 111,312 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 111,263 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2014 111,263 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 10,908 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 109,147 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2012 109,147 miles

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

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 107,274 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 107,274 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Fail 31 Aug 2010 102,456 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 102,456 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 96,161 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 96,161 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 88,227 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 88,213 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 1 Aug 2007 78,576 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre low on outside edge

Pass 1 Aug 2007 78,576 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s rear tyre low on outside edge

Pass 30 Aug 2006 72,594 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 72,591 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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N311 FKE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N311 FKE, 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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N311 FKE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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