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VC02 WRC

2003 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

126,452 mi
Last recorded126,452 miles
Recorded on18 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVC02 WRC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2024 126,452 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 121,939 miles

Rear brake lines slightly loose in supporting brackets. n/s and o/s rear

Fail 13 Aug 2021 121,939 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear brake lines slightly loose in supporting brackets. n/s and o/s rear

Pass 19 Mar 2014 113,366 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

hand brake needs adjusting

rear brake flexys held with cable ties

Pass 28 Mar 2012 107,194 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 107,038 miles

engine management light on

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 30 Mar 2011 107,038 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

slight corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 8 Mar 2010 94,003 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 78,895 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 78,895 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 66,938 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Aug 2007 66,938 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 49,323 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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VC02 WRC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VC02 WRC, 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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VC02 WRC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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