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WN03 NLR

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

142,407 mi
Last recorded142,407 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN03 NLR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 142,407 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 140,939 miles

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

under body coated in sealant

Fail 14 Dec 2021 140,889 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill enclose (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill enclose (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak from engine ()

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 136,660 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 133,485 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both sides (5.2.3 (f))

Fail 30 Nov 2019 133,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both sides (5.2.3 (f))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 125,856 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Caliper Sticking (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2017 120,481 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 115,378 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 111,735 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 111,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 107,202 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

different size tyres fitted front (225) to rear (215)

front tyres wearing low

Fail 17 Jul 2013 107,166 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

different size tyres fitted front (225) to rear (215)

front tyres wearing low

Pass 18 Jul 2012 100,053 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 100,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 86,206 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 86,206 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 72,986 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 59,864 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 59,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 46,502 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 33,545 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 23,668 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 NLR is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 NLR, 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 WN03 NLR registered?

WN03 NLR is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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