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X487 NNK

2003 Subaru Wrx

Blue Petrol 2475cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

70,862 mi
Last recorded70,862 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Wrx77,773 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX487 NNK
MakeSubaru
ModelWrx
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,475cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 70,862 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides, play,, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, low on edges, on 3mm , 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front factory fitted engine trims/covers,

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack, (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low on outer edge,, cracking, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 70,855 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides, play,, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides, low on edges, on 3mm , 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all inner sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front factory fitted engine trims/covers,

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack, (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low on outer edge,, cracking, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 70,823 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Jun 2021 69,055 miles

Nearside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge

Offside front tyre is wearing on the inside edge

Offside rear tyre is wearing on the inside edge

Pass 7 Jul 2020 67,455 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 67,451 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2018 67,176 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 66,880 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 66,484 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 65,994 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 64,956 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2013 62,136 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 60,998 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 58,615 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 58,615 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 12 May 2010 55,028 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 55,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2009 51,549 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 47,701 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2007 42,743 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 42,718 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 42,718 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 40,468 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Wrx?

Based on 18,325 MOT tests across 2,200 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
4,224
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 123
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 87
fog lamp not working 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 64
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X487 NNK is a 2003 Subaru Wrx in Blue with a 2,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 77,773 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 Wrx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X487 NNK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Subaru Wrx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X487 NNK registered?

X487 NNK is a 2003 Subaru Wrx, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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