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W5 WRX

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests25 (22 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88%

Mileage

131,823 mi
Last recorded131,823 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 WRX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

22 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 131,823 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2025 131,816 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 125,461 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 119,814 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 119,789 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2022 113,907 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 109,357 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 105,368 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 101,054 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 96,905 miles

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 30 Nov 2017 94,268 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 92,515 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 77,920 miles

Both front brake discs are slightly worn

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 77,920 miles

Both front brake discs are slightly worn

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 60,373 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 45,132 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 44,569 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 44,477 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 43,945 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 18 Jan 2011 43,259 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 42,317 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 40,534 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 36,022 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 29,491 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 27,647 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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W5 WRX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W5 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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W5 WRX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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