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SB52 CNA

2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

101,424 mi
Last recorded101,424 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx96,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB52 CNA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 101,424 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 101,419 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested DUE TO N/S/F/O BRAKE PAD (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid NO SCREENWASH (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 98,060 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2023 95,412 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDEWALL - 215/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 95,412 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords OUTER SIDEWALL - 215/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 92,681 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2022 92,681 miles

All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced NONE WORK WITH ENGINE SWITCHED OFF (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively AND NEARSIDE NOT CHECKED (3.4 (b) (ii))

BATTRY IS FLAT AND NO GOOD

CAN'T CHECK WHEEL BEARINGS DUE TO BEING 4 WHEEL DRIVE

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 91,936 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Feb 2020 91,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 90,205 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 90,199 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.104 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn SPLIT - NYLON (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO PATTERN (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn SPLIT - NYLON (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect NO PATTERN (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL SPLIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL SPLIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

215/45R17

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 88,571 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 88,506 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.115 NEEDS TO BE IN BETWEEN 0.970 AND 1.030 (7.3.D.3)

BOTH REAR TYRES TREAD IS CRACKED - 215/45R17

Pass 10 Feb 2017 87,230 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 87,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam GLB 448 (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 85,120 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LAMP ON ?

Fail 2 Feb 2016 85,081 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 2.047 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

ENGINE MANAGEMENT WARNING LAMP ON ?

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 82,488 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 76,241 miles

EML on

outer surfaces of both rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2013 71,360 miles

eml light on

Fail 28 Jan 2013 71,360 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eml light on

Pass 30 Jan 2012 67,997 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

eml light on

Pass 1 Feb 2011 64,500 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 64,500 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 15 Jan 2010 61,220 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 61,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 57,717 miles

Engine oil level was below the bottom of the dipstick on vehicle presentation.

Front pads are starting to get low.

Rear differentialfront carrier outer bushes starting to get soft.

Rear flexi-brake hose ferrules starting to corrode.

Pass 21 Jan 2008 52,457 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 44,290 miles

off side & near side rear tyres worn on inner edge . near side smooth (block tread)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 36,411 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 36,411 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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SB52 CNA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 SB52 CNA, 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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SB52 CNA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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