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WA03 HHR

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

146,442 mi
Last recorded146,442 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 HHR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2025 146,442 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed oil pressure warning on dash (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 136,689 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 136,639 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 132,950 miles

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 132,929 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on edge and has cuts reaching cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on edge and has cuts reaching cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn on edge and has cuts reaching cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded steel brake pipes between fuel tank and subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 130,456 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes slightly corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to just under 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 130,411 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front 'd' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear 'd' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes slightly corroded at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to just under 3mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 126,242 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 122,036 miles

Front Tyre worn on inner / outer edges - void of tread

Pass 4 Oct 2018 114,891 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 109,107 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 101,233 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

surface corrosion to both rear arches

Pass 5 Oct 2015 93,804 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 86,024 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 78,894 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2013 78,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 72,262 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 65,637 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 65,637 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 62,180 miles

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

both front drive shafts inner cv boots leaking grease

Pass 29 Sep 2010 61,451 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 54,281 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 46,069 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 37,521 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 29,441 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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WA03 HHR is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WA03 HHR, 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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WA03 HHR is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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