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WU03 YRZ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

125,170 mi
Last recorded125,170 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 YRZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 125,170 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2024 122,250 miles

Rear Surface corrosion to rear subframe

Pass 4 Jul 2023 114,322 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2023 114,322 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 107,534 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 107,534 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 102,763 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Jun 2021 102,757 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning high line lamp in bootlid. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 99,418 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 92,708 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 84,947 miles

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% hi-level (1.2.1b)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 84,891 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% hi-level (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 May 2016 80,201 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 78,938 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 77,162 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 77,096 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 75,122 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 75,113 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 69,412 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 69,412 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 60,733 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 53,860 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

rear tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 3 Apr 2009 41,910 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 33,560 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 27,600 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 21,163 miles

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

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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WU03 YRZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 WU03 YRZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU03 YRZ registered?

WU03 YRZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 April 2003.

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