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W11 WRX

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

142,985 mi
Last recorded142,985 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW11 WRX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 142,985 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 138,045 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 129,428 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 123,397 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 123,186 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2021 114,504 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 106,326 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2020 106,305 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 100,486 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 100,456 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction black strip across top of windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements numbers are carbon effect (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID conversion fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible HID conversion fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements numbers are carbon effect (0.1 (d))

Windscreen excessively tinted and visibility through swept area of windscreen seriously affected top tint very deep into drivers view (3.2 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides inner and outer edges 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 94,504 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 94,438 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 88,238 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level level low (3.6.G.1b)

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (both) have oxidisation on headlamp lenses but beam pattern is just visible (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 83,050 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 77,548 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 70,357 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 70,357 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 60,063 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 60,063 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 47,231 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 34,500 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 25,631 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 25,631 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 21,043 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 18,390 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 16,002 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 13,986 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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W11 WRX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 W11 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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W11 WRX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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