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WG53 ZFT

2003 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

112,529 mi
Last recorded112,529 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 ZFT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2025 112,529 miles

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal vehicle underside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 108,955 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 108,933 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to Leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system brake pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside Floors (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 107,770 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2022 107,770 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 106,459 miles

car previously welded and heavily undersealed

Pass 23 Jun 2020 104,660 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes at rear junction various (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 104,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing beside strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes at rear junction various (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 101,782 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 101,770 miles

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

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 94,390 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2018 94,358 miles

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

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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2016 91,868 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

EML on dash

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2016 91,844 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

EML on dash

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 84,915 miles

EML on dash

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

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 84,900 miles

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

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

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

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

EML on dash

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 75,788 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 69,919 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 60,919 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 63,958 miles

n/s/r tyre worn inner tred

Pass 6 Feb 2012 58,795 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 53,710 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 47,991 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 41,719 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Feb 2009 41,719 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 37,257 miles

adv window tinting film fitted to glass....

Fail 3 Jan 2008 37,257 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 34,035 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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WG53 ZFT is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WG53 ZFT, 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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WG53 ZFT is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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