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VK03 WUY

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

138,028 mi
Last recorded138,028 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK03 WUY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 138,028 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 137,851 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 137,017 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 135,682 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 May 2023 135,635 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2022 133,032 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 132,965 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 125,830 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 125,813 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake insecure brake pad friction material not attached to backing (1.1.21 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner inner sill corroded but not yet through

Pass 27 Mar 2020 121,237 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear feed pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in

tow bar corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2019 116,256 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 110,798 miles

Covers fitted to outer sills

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear anti roll bar brackets corroding

Rear brake backplates corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2018 110,794 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Covers fitted to outer sills

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear anti roll bar brackets corroding

Rear brake backplates corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2017 104,808 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

UNABLE TO ROTATE BOTH REAR WHEELS TO CHECK WHEEL BEARINGS FOR WEAR DUE TO DRAG IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE TRANSMISSION.

Fail 31 Jan 2017 104,783 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded UPPER WHEEL ARCH PANEL. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded UPPER WHEEL ARCH PANEL. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARINGS NOT CHECKED DUE DRAG IN 4 WHEEL DRIVE TRANSMISSION.

Pass 30 Jan 2016 98,610 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Wipers slight smear

Pass 2 Feb 2015 92,152 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 92,149 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 87,115 miles

Offside outer door mirror casing damaged.

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 30 Jan 2014 87,115 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside outer door mirror casing damaged.

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 26 Jan 2013 82,325 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 77,632 miles

Both inner c.v joints weaping grease

Slight play O/S/F ARB D-Bush

Pass 1 Feb 2011 72,445 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 65,532 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 59,742 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 59,742 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 53,703 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Aug 2006 46,437 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 46,437 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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VK03 WUY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 VK03 WUY, 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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VK03 WUY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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