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WO52 BXA

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

55,536 mi
Last recorded55,536 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO52 BXA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 55,536 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 53,674 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 49,846 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 46,923 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 41,490 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 26 Mar 2021 41,468 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 40,068 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 40,068 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2014 37,512 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 35,904 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 34,550 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 33,563 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2011 33,564 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 31,514 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 28,255 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 23,578 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 21,426 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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WO52 BXA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WO52 BXA, 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 WO52 BXA registered?

WO52 BXA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 June 2003.

Is WO52 BXA safe to buy?

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