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SU51 WRX

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

29,385 mi
Last recorded29,385 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU51 WRX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 29,385 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 29,376 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 29,362 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 29,356 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 29,251 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 29,122 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 29,089 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 29,000 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 28,966 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 28,907 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 28,721 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 28,483 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 28,181 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 27,644 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 8 Feb 2011 26,678 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 26,439 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 45,258 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 42,434 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 36,425 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 36,425 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 30,750 miles

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 23 Jan 2006 30,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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)

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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SU51 WRX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 SU51 WRX, 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 SU51 WRX registered?

SU51 WRX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 January 2003.

Is SU51 WRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SU51 WRX shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SU51 WRX have outstanding finance?

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