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OO03 WRC

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

50,762 mi
Last recorded50,762 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOO03 WRC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 50,762 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 50,512 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2023 50,432 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 50,358 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 49,945 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 49,940 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 49,612 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 49,601 miles

Headlamp aim too high both headlight cannot be adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 47,055 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 40,270 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 40,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre badly worn on inner secondary tread

Pass 25 Apr 2017 34,388 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner secondary tread

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 25 Apr 2017 34,388 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner secondary tread

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 27,789 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 27,288 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 26,919 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Feb 2014 26,915 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2012 25,838 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 25,133 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 24,978 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 24,360 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 23,062 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 21,645 miles

advanced corrosion rear discs

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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OO03 WRC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OO03 WRC, 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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What year was OO03 WRC registered?

OO03 WRC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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