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WP03 WRD

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

153,979 mi
Last recorded153,979 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 WRD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 153,979 miles

underbody seal heavily applied

Fail 16 Jul 2026 153,977 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underbody seal heavily applied

Pass 16 Jul 2025 146,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 142,166 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 138,899 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 135,946 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 135,721 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner steering rack dust cover deteriorated not preventing grease

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides /outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2019 135,721 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner steering rack dust cover deteriorated not preventing grease

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides /outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 133,272 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 133,272 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 131,005 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 123,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on min limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 114,896 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 106,755 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 98,552 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 90,675 miles

Nicks on n/s front tyre wall, not through to cord.

Pass 1 Sep 2011 84,355 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 77,358 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 77,319 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 69,433 miles

nearside windscreen wiper blade split

Fail 14 Aug 2009 69,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside windscreen wiper blade split

Pass 30 Jun 2008 65,247 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 65,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 61,824 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 21 Jul 2006 56,830 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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WP03 WRD is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WP03 WRD, 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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WP03 WRD is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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