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WU03 YSJ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

132,560 mi
Last recorded132,560 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 132,560 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 130,453 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2025 130,453 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 129,042 miles

rear seats removed

Pass 21 May 2022 124,260 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 123,224 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 117,778 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 109,038 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2017 102,637 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 96,745 miles

Undertray fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2015 91,255 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Aug 2015 91,200 miles

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2014 85,105 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 75,951 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 69,106 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 62,501 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 56,696 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 56,694 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 53,277 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 53,276 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

rear windows have dark tint

Fail 12 Apr 2008 47,814 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 47,814 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 42,232 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 39,221 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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WU03 YSJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WU03 YSJ, 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 WU03 YSJ registered?

WU03 YSJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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