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S5 WRC

2003 Subaru Imprezza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

81,332 mi
Last recorded81,332 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Imprezza93,835 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS5 WRC
MakeSubaru
ModelImprezza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 81,332 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 81,144 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 80,773 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 79,490 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 77,671 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 73,665 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2019 72,157 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 68,844 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 65,988 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 63,869 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 60,674 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 57,633 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 57,401 miles

front tyres on limit on edges

Pass 29 Jul 2011 56,765 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 56,386 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2010 56,386 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 54,791 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 54,791 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 45,110 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 31,417 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Imprezza?

Based on 1,159 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
3,988
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 48
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
fog lamp not working 38
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Steering rack gaiter split 28
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S5 WRC is a 2003 Subaru Imprezza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Imprezza models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 93,835 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Imprezza fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S5 WRC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S5 WRC registered?

S5 WRC is a 2003 Subaru Imprezza, first registered on 19 May 2003.

Is S5 WRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S5 WRC shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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