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WA53 AKO

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,012 mi
Last recorded121,012 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 AKO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 121,012 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 120,272 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 120,101 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 117,523 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2017 117,522 miles

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Emissions not tested no cat (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Seat belt installation does not use the standard seat belt mounting bolts and washers both seats (5.3.1c)

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

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels o/s and n/s (3.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test complete seat missing ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2016 116,609 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 116,608 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 113,748 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 107,209 miles

air bag removed but lamp does not indicate a fault

Fail 19 Aug 2014 107,208 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

air bag removed but lamp does not indicate a fault

Pass 19 Aug 2013 98,378 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 98,378 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 89,715 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre.

rear brake pads starting to get low.

wear on edges of both front tyres-n/s/f tyre on 2mm.

Fail 13 Aug 2012 86,532 miles

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

front no.plate split. heavy lips on inner front brake discs.

nail in n/s/r tyre.

rear brake pads starting to get low.

wear on edges of both front tyres-n/s/f tyre on 2mm.

Pass 15 Aug 2011 71,905 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 71,905 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 56,745 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 47,512 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 36,066 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 26,899 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 1 Sep 2006 26,899 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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WA53 AKO is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WA53 AKO, 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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WA53 AKO is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 September 2003.

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