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WLZ 818

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,573 mi
Last recorded163,573 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLZ 818
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 163,573 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 162,630 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 160,088 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front wheel has been welded on inside

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

underneath covered in underseal

Pass 13 Feb 2023 149,450 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 140,190 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 137,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill near jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill near jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 132,823 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 127,359 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 123,795 miles

Exhaust middle and rear joints/flanges corroded but not leaking.

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 117,707 miles

Centre Exhaust flange corroded but not leaking.

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

Nearside Rear Anti role bar linkage bushes slightly deteriorated.

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 110,619 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 110,616 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 102,538 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013
Pass 16 Jan 2012 97,823 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 81,322 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 81,322 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Jan 2010 74,584 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 74,584 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2009 66,815 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 66,815 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 55,815 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 44,087 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 32,834 miles

near side rear tyre scrubbing inner edge

off side rear tyre starting to misshape/uneven wear on inner edge

small cuts in near side front tyre

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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WLZ 818 is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WLZ 818, 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 WLZ 818 registered?

WLZ 818 is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 January 2003.

Is WLZ 818 safe to buy?

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