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WN03 NLZ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

121,056 mi
Last recorded121,056 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 121,056 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 116,421 miles

rear diff slight leak

Pass 1 May 2023 114,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear diff seal leaking but not excessive

Fail 29 Apr 2023 114,132 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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 manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear diff seal leaking but not excessive

Pass 28 Apr 2022 106,213 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 99,543 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 99,543 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 99,030 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 98,764 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 98,412 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 96,761 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear low on edges

Offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 15 Oct 2016 95,348 miles

offside front tyre low on extreme inner edge

offside rear tyre low on extreme inner edge

Pass 10 Oct 2015 93,685 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 88,253 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 87,484 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 86,453 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 84,680 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2011 84,680 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2010 71,482 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front registration plate slightly damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2009 57,779 miles

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 15 Apr 2008 44,006 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 35,183 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 23,861 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 NLZ 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 87%.

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 WN03 NLZ, 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 NLZ registered?

WN03 NLZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 April 2003.

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