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SY52 VMH

2003 Subaru Wrx

Blue Petrol 2475cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,735 mi
Last recorded130,735 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Wrx77,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY52 VMH
MakeSubaru
ModelWrx
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,475cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 130,735 miles

Offside Front worn close to limit

Nearside Front drop link slightly worn

Nearside Rear worn close to limit

Pass 4 Feb 2015 122,274 miles

advise front brake discs in poor condition & front pads low,both rear brake disc back plates badly corroded.

Pass 30 Jan 2014 112,334 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 106,936 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 95,340 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

rear tyres 3mm.

Pass 10 Jan 2011 84,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 8 Jan 2010 74,703 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system to rear of catalyst corroded.

Pass 8 Jan 2010 74,703 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system to rear of catalyst corroded.

Pass 9 Jan 2009 64,965 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 56,118 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2008 56,107 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 44,673 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Wrx?

Based on 18,325 MOT tests across 2,200 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
4,224
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 123
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 87
fog lamp not working 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 64
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SY52 VMH is a 2003 Subaru Wrx in Blue with a 2,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 77,773 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Wrx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SY52 VMH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Subaru Wrx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SY52 VMH registered?

SY52 VMH is a 2003 Subaru Wrx, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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The MOT history for SY52 VMH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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