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WJ03 WOD

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

80,168 mi
Last recorded80,168 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 WOD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 80,168 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 78,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished and close to limit on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished and close to limit on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 78,749 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished and close to limit on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished and close to limit on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 77,528 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 76,479 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 74,630 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Feb 2022 74,620 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced upper inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Feb 2021 72,417 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2021 72,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 70,932 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 68,741 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 65,940 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 62,485 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 59,445 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 56,266 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 53,566 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 50,387 miles

NSR TYRE GETTING LOW .OK AT TOME OF MOT

Fail 25 Feb 2013 50,381 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 50,380 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

nsr tyre getting low inner edge .ok at time of mot

Pass 21 Feb 2012 46,817 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 41,473 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 37,680 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

plastic over sills unable to fully examine

Fail 22 Feb 2010 37,680 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

plastic over sills unable to fully examine

Pass 11 Feb 2009 32,894 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 32,894 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 28,031 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 28,031 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear 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 7 Feb 2007

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 18,456 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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WJ03 WOD is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 WOD, 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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WJ03 WOD is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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