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WU03 GFA

2003 Subaru Imprezza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,009 mi
Last recorded148,009 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Imprezza93,835 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 GFA
MakeSubaru
ModelImprezza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 148,009 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 158,234 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 158,234 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 151,443 miles

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 146,538 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 142,619 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 138,947 miles

marks on body, boot lock loose, exhaust rusty, multi guards fitted, minor play in front inner roll bar bushes, rear brake pipes rusty, play in rear roll bar link bushes, n/s number plate bulb dim, dip images poor

surface corrosion to undersills, rear chassis and suspension components

Fail 11 Feb 2014 138,947 miles

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

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

marks on body, boot lock loose, exhaust rusty, multi guards fitted, minor play in front inner roll bar bushes, rear brake pipes rusty, play in rear roll bar link bushes, n/s number plate bulb dim, dip images poor

surface corrosion to undersills, rear chassis and suspension components

Fail 15 Feb 2013 130,454 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 130,454 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 120,993 miles

o/s wiper torn, front tyres uneven wear, multi guards fitted, rear brake pipes rusty, n/s rear tyre uneven wear

Fail 1 Feb 2012 120,939 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s wiper torn, front tyres uneven wear, multi guards fitted, rear brake pipes rusty, n/s rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 16 Feb 2011 112,734 miles

multi guards fitted, rear brake pipes rusty, front brake pads wearing thin, play in rear anti roll bar bushes and links, rear brake discs pitted

Pass 25 Jan 2010 108,762 miles

osf inner cv boot leaking, nsr anti roll bar link worn, rear discs pitting, nsr shock damp, front pads worn.

Fail 25 Jan 2010 108,760 miles

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

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

osf inner cv boot leaking, nsr anti roll bar link worn, rear discs pitting, nsr shock damp, front pads worn.

Pass 13 Feb 2009 102,085 miles

uneven wear to tyres

Pass 8 Feb 2008 94,783 miles

osf inner cv grease,ns door seal,space saver,f pads 3/4+ worn,sill guards under guards,rear arb links and bushes minor,f fogs, dip image poor.

Fail 8 Feb 2008 94,783 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

osf inner cv grease,ns door seal,space saver,f pads 3/4+ worn,sill guards under guards,rear arb links and bushes minor,f fogs, dip image poor.

Pass 6 Feb 2007 84,604 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 71,722 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Subaru Imprezza?

Based on 1,159 MOT tests across 117 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
3,988
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
117
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 48
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46
fog lamp not working 38
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 32
Steering rack gaiter split 28
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WU03 GFA is a 2003 Subaru Imprezza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Imprezza models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.9% with a typical mileage of 93,835 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 Imprezza fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 48 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU03 GFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Imprezza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Subaru Imprezza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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WU03 GFA is a 2003 Subaru Imprezza, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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