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Y122 EKR

2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx-sti Type Uk

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

120,083 mi
Last recorded120,083 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx-sti Type Uk51,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY122 EKR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx-sti Type Uk
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 120,083 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 118,006 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 116,577 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 114,468 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outersill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 112,137 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 109,153 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

unable to check underside fully due to thick underseal

Fail 12 Feb 2021 109,138 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front front under cross member corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front under cross member corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

unable to check underside fully due to thick underseal

Pass 8 Feb 2020 108,064 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 105,191 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 102,024 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 99,021 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 96,019 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 93,471 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 90,308 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 87,517 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 84,477 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 81,493 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2010 77,819 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 71,914 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 62,067 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 58,706 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 53,518 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx-sti Type Uk?

Based on 1,083 MOT tests across 229 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
2,648
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
229
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 21
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 17
Registration plate lamp not working 16
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13
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Y122 EKR is a 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx-sti Type Uk in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx-sti Type Uk models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.3% with a typical mileage of 51,250 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza Wrx-sti Type Uk fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y122 EKR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx-sti Type Uk typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx-sti Type Uk is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y122 EKR is a 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx-sti Type Uk, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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