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YU52 VNB

2003 Subaru Wrx

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

124,707 mi
Last recorded124,707 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Wrx77,773 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU52 VNB
MakeSubaru
ModelWrx
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 124,707 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 120,036 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 117,605 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 113,967 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 109,887 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 105,116 miles

Central Front Radiator support corroded

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear diff forward mounting rubbers both deteriorated but not allowing excessive movement

Fail 24 Nov 2020 105,109 miles

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Radiator support corroded

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear diff forward mounting rubbers both deteriorated but not allowing excessive movement

Pass 22 Nov 2019 101,976 miles

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 101,975 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 96,891 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 96,891 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 88,179 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 79,675 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 14 Dec 2016 79,675 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 70,393 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2015 70,393 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 64,775 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f brake binding slighty

o/s/r brake disc corrded

Fail 17 Nov 2014 64,775 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/f

o/s/r brake disc corrded

Pass 16 Dec 2013 61,924 miles

o/s/f brake binding slighty

Pass 7 Dec 2012 57,835 miles

engine management light on

Pass 1 Dec 2011 53,760 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 48,165 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 48,160 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 43,007 miles

all four brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2008 37,807 miles

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

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

body damage aroud front bumper

nearside front brake disc corroded

offside front brake disc corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2007 34,997 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 34,997 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 26,777 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 22,219 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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YU52 VNB is a 2003 Subaru Wrx 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 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 YU52 VNB, 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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YU52 VNB is a 2003 Subaru Wrx, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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