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WJ03 WOM

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,194 mi
Last recorded140,194 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 WOM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 140,194 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 134,044 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 134,042 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2023 127,038 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2023 127,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting upper inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting upper inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 119,163 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 112,880 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 107,251 miles

both rear upper wheel arch corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2020 107,103 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

auxiliary drive belt tensioner pulley worn / incorrect alignment

Pass 19 Aug 2019 102,887 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 98,652 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 95,768 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 30 Aug 2016 92,152 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 88,316 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 82,513 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 75,815 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 69,198 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 61,462 miles

covers fitted to both outer sills at time of test

near side rear tyre wearing low on outer edges

Pass 5 May 2010 58,799 miles

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 3 Jun 2009 56,080 miles

Slight corrosion to all brake discs.

Pass 11 Feb 2008 51,009 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 47,326 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 39,709 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 39,704 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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 WOM is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WOM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ03 WOM registered?

WJ03 WOM is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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