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WX03 EHV

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

127,881 mi
Last recorded127,881 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 EHV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 127,881 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Oct 2025 127,880 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame insecure and impairing directional stability front bush rear sub frame (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 111,793 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2024 111,793 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 105,529 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 105,525 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 105,222 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured 1 x LED white (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2021 103,170 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on raised edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

headlight levelling system not fitted

Fail 12 May 2021 103,170 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both sides inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on raised edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 97,332 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Sep 2019 87,440 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2018 79,823 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front stickers on windscreen but not seriously effecting visibility

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 79,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front stickers on windscreen but not seriously effecting visibility

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 73,463 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside windscreen has sticker but not affecting vision

Offside Front Inner CV gaiter weeping grease

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm in centre and smooth on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 73,463 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside windscreen has sticker but not affecting vision

Offside Front Inner CV gaiter weeping grease

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm in centre and smooth on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2016 68,562 miles

Offside Front Inner small clip weeping grease

Windscreen has stickers on passenger side but not affecting vision

Pass 26 Aug 2015 61,698 miles

Engine malfunction indicator light showing

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

Stickers on passenger side windscreen but not obscuring vision

Fail 26 Aug 2015 61,698 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Engine malfunction indicator light showing

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

Stickers on passenger side windscreen but not obscuring vision

Pass 12 Sep 2014 52,016 miles

rear high level brake light missing

Fail 12 Sep 2014 52,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear high level brake light missing

Pass 16 Sep 2013 39,625 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 35,491 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 28,214 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 25,769 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 25,008 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 24,278 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 23,931 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 21,329 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 17,696 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 EHV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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

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