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V17 WRX

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,250 mi
Last recorded115,250 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV17 WRX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 115,250 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 105,918 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip worn

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front tyre wear to inside edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn off on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside rear tyre inner side wall possible run flat damage marks/cracks

Fail 23 Sep 2016 105,918 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip worn

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front tyre wear to inside edge

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn off on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside rear tyre inner side wall possible run flat damage marks/cracks

Pass 11 Sep 2015 100,699 miles

Both front brake calipers corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 11 Sep 2015 100,699 miles

Both front brake calipers corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Outer sill covers fitted obscuring some prescribed areas

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Sep 2014 90,445 miles

215/45/R17 91W

EXHAUST CORRODED.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F INNER C,V. GAITER GREASEY.

REAR LSD LEAKING.

UNDERTRAYS LOOSE.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Sep 2014 90,445 miles

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

215/45/R17 91W

EXHAUST CORRODED.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F INNER C,V. GAITER GREASEY.

N/S/F WHEEL;BADLY IMPACTED,RESULTING IN WHEEL DAMAGE.ADVISE TRACKING CHECKED.

N/S/R TYRE;PUNTURED.

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

O/S/F INNER C.V. JOINT LOOSE IN GEARBOX.

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

REAR LSD LEAKING.

UNDERTRAYS LOOSE.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2013 86,036 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 85,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 75,578 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 8 Oct 2011 67,525 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 59,901 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 53,017 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 45,727 miles

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

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

front tyres wear inside edges

Pass 2 Nov 2007 39,670 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 29,095 miles

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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V17 WRX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V17 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 V17 WRX registered?

V17 WRX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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