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WN03 BVG

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

139,722 mi
Last recorded139,722 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN03 BVG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 139,722 miles

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

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted both wheels have damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

lower radiator support panel / front panel badly corroded and holed

Fail 2 Jun 2026 139,717 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted both wheels have damage (5.2.2 (c) (i))

lower radiator support panel / front panel badly corroded and holed

Pass 5 Jun 2025 139,562 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 19 May 2025 139,561 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure bush for diff mount (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure bush for diff mount (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 139,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

coolant leaking

corrosion to suspension coil springs

damage to nearside front road wheel

damage to nearside rear road wheel

exhaust noisy

general corrosion to chassis and suspension components

vehicle on lowered suspension

Pass 9 Dec 2022 139,285 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

both front tyres wearing low

damage to nearside front road wheel

damage to nearside rear road wheel

exhaust noisy

general corrosion to chassis and suspension compnents

vehicle has lowered suspension

Fail 7 Nov 2022 139,264 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

both front tyres wearing low

carried out test in wet conditions

damage to rim on both nearside front and rear road wheels

general corrosion to chassis and suspension components

slight noise from exhaust

vehicle has been lowered

Pass 12 Oct 2021 139,217 miles

Both front tyres wearing low

Exhaust slightly noisy

Front cross member corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside front and nearside rear wheel rims damaged

Suspension lowered

Fail 12 Oct 2021 139,217 miles

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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Both front tyres wearing low

Exhaust slightly noisy

Front cross member corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside front and nearside rear wheel rims damaged

Suspension lowered

Pass 5 Oct 2020 139,160 miles

Exhaust slightly noisy

Front and rear suspension has been lowered

Front tyres worn low on both edges

Offside front lower suspension arm ball joint cover perishing

Signs of tyres srubbing under wheel arches. Unable to fault on lock to lock

Slight damage to nearside front and nearside rear wheel rims

Fail 5 Oct 2020 139,160 miles

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

Exhaust slightly noisy

Front and rear suspension has been lowered

Front tyres worn low on both edges

Offside front lower suspension arm ball joint cover perishing

Signs of tyres srubbing under wheel arches. Unable to fault on lock to lock

Slight damage to nearside front and nearside rear wheel rims

Pass 24 Apr 2019 138,828 miles

damage to nearside front and rear road wheels

signs of tyres rubbing in both front inner arches but clearing on lock to lock check

vehicle suspension lowered from standard

Fail 24 Apr 2019 138,828 miles

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

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

damage to nearside front and rear road wheels

signs of tyres rubbing in both front inner arches but clearing on lock to lock check

vehicle suspension lowered from standard

Pass 6 Apr 2018 136,979 miles

damage to nearside front road wheel

damage to nearside rear road wheel

front brake pads worn low

rear brake pads worn low

slight play in nearside front drop linkage

Pass 17 Mar 2017 131,908 miles

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

Slight damage to front exhaust flexi

Slight damage to nearside front and rear road wheels

Fail 17 Mar 2017 131,908 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Slight damage to front exhaust flexi

Slight damage to nearside front and rear road wheels

Pass 7 Apr 2016 127,735 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 123,524 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 117,537 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 112,354 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 105,968 miles

All tyres stretched to fit rims

Evidence of both front driveshafts fouling on chassis

Evidence of tyre fouling on both front inner arches

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 105,968 miles

All tyres stretched to fit rims

Evidence of both front driveshafts fouling on chassis

Evidence of tyre fouling on both front inner arches

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 101,869 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Offsid rear tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Offside inner cv boot split and leaking

Fail 9 Apr 2011 101,869 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Offsid rear tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

Offside inner cv boot split and leaking

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 97,361 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 87,367 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 78,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 78,037 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 65,138 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 65,138 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 56,003 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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WN03 BVG is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 WN03 BVG, 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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WN03 BVG is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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