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WP52 ZKE

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,446 mi
Last recorded133,446 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP52 ZKE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 133,446 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes to rear joint block (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2025 133,446 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes to rear joint block (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 130,918 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroding off

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view few small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 127,296 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box / diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2023 127,296 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box / diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 120,395 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 109,776 miles

Both front tyres wearing on both inner and outer edges

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2021 109,776 miles

Both front tyres wearing on both inner and outer edges

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 104,250 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 103,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 99,444 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 94,120 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 4 Sep 2017 91,824 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 86,549 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 81,005 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 77,385 miles

bonnet catch not alowing bonnet to close

front brake discs worn

Fail 29 Sep 2014 77,385 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

bonnet catch not alowing bonnet to close

front brake discs worn

Fail 23 Sep 2013 74,428 miles

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

offside front tyre cracking,tread low

rear brake pads worn

rear tyres tread low/walls cracking

Pass 23 Sep 2013 74,428 miles

offside front tyre cracking,tread low

rear brake pads worn

rear tyres tread low/walls cracking

Pass 25 Oct 2012 70,145 miles

front & nearside rear tyres tread low

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

Pass 18 Aug 2008 57,335 miles

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2007 44,962 miles

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

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

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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WP52 ZKE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WP52 ZKE, 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 WP52 ZKE registered?

WP52 ZKE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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