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WJ03 VUA

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,149 mi
Last recorded104,149 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 VUA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 104,149 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 104,149 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 100,172 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 100,172 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 95,129 miles

Both front tyres are bald on inner and outer edges

Both front tyres have several large cuts on the inner walls, no cords visable at time of test.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 94,750 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres are bald on inner and outer edges

Both front tyres have several large cuts on the inner walls, no cords visable at time of test.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 86,633 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 82,190 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 77,115 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 69,160 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 59,587 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 59,581 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 50,379 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 50,373 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

advise o/s/r tyre splitting inner sidewall

Pass 17 Aug 2007 43,799 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic body kit fitted to outer sills

Pass 15 Jun 2006 36,818 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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WJ03 VUA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WJ03 VUA, 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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What year was WJ03 VUA registered?

WJ03 VUA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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