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WX03 EHT

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

114,068 mi
Last recorded114,068 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 EHT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 114,068 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2026 114,067 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 109,947 miles

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

all 4 coil springs corroded

all metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

both rear suspension legs heavely corroded at tops

plastic sill coverings unable to judge any corrosion

whole underside of car has very heavy corrsoin

Fail 9 Jan 2025 109,947 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

all 4 coil springs corroded

all metal brake pipes have surface corrosion

both rear suspension legs heavely corroded at tops

plastic sill coverings unable to judge any corrosion

whole underside of car has very heavy corrsoin

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 105,663 miles

Coolant leak CAP AREA ()

GENERAL CORROSION TO REAR / SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SLIGHTLY SMOKED INSIDE (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component RACK (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near connector block (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 101,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

all metal brake pipes have some corrosion

Fail 25 Oct 2022 101,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

all metal brake pipes have some corrosion

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Offside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 97,311 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 93,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

all suspension componants and underside of car have heavy surface corrosion

nsf fog lamp is damaged

Fail 18 Sep 2020 93,850 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

all suspension componants and underside of car have heavy surface corrosion

nsf fog lamp is damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2019 89,733 miles

main chassis and floor pan has heavy surface rust but ok for test

rear metal brake pipes have some corrosion ok at time of test

Fail 17 Sep 2019 89,733 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

main chassis and floor pan has heavy surface rust but ok for test

rear metal brake pipes have some corrosion ok at time of test

Pass 12 Sep 2018 85,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2018 85,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bulge on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 80,059 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 80,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 75,637 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 75,637 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 69,430 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 64,113 miles

engine management light on

n/s/f fog light smashed

Fail 17 Jun 2014 64,113 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

engine management light on

n/s/f fog light smashed

Pass 14 Jun 2013 59,599 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 53,381 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 48,014 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 41,525 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 41,525 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2008 29,525 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 24,095 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 17,557 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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WX03 EHT is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 WX03 EHT, 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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WX03 EHT is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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