Highlights
- Low documented mileage of 49,787 miles
- Smart and factory standard WRX
- Well maintained with regular servicing
- Recent full service in August 2024
- MOT to August 2025
The Appeal
Even without the blue chip rallying heritage, we’d love the Impreza WRX. It is such a capable, agile car that it is one of the best road-going cars of the last 30 years.
If you want one, and many do, then there are plenty about. The trick is finding a well cared for example that is ideally factory standard, because after all Subaru knew what it was doing. This car ticks both those boxes. That it has also covered 49,787 miles from new is a strong added bonus.
Finished in silver with gold alloys and two-tone fabric interior, this is a very tidy example of the pre-facelift ‘bug eye’ second generation model. It was first registered in Japan, reportedly with 280bhp on tap, before being imported to the UK 2003. There have been just five UK keepers, the current one since 2021 and previous one since 2009.
The large history file shows regular maintenance irrespective of the sparing use. It was last serviced in August 2024 and comes to market with MOT to August 2025.
History and Paperwork
- Japanese domestic market car first registered in 2001
- Imported into the UK in 2003 and first registered here February 2003
- Previous keeper from 2009 to 2021
- Current keeper since August 2021
- Comprehensive service history with invoices from Subaru specialists
- MOT certificates corroborate the mileage history
- Major service completed in January 2019 at 45,101 miles including cam belt
- Further servicing work including full service in August 2024
- Rear dampers at the 30,000 mile service in 2010
- Subsequent front shock absorbers, ball joints and clutch replacement
- Stainless steel exhaust system in 2009 (£650)
- Enhanced fuel pump fitted
- Owner's hand-written notes document issues and their resolution
- RAC Trackstar system fitted
- Current MOT to 21st August 2025
The Condition
- Paintwork presents in silver with gold wheels with light stone chips to note
- Bodywork shows good panel alignment and consistent paint finish
- Minor blemishes as shown in photos
- These include paint blisters on nearside rear arch and driver's side rear bumper join
- Slight discoloration noted behind the driver's side mud flap
- Fitted with Kumho tyres showing good sidewall condition and plenty of tread
- Black upholstery with blue perforated seat inserts, all in good condition
- Driver's seat shows minimal wear with no sagging bolsters or frayed edges
- Momo steering wheel, gear stick and handbrake all present well with intact red stitching
- Carpets and mats display minimal wear with no evidence of water ingress
- Gold wheels in good condition with one scuff noted on each of the front wheels
- Large rear spoiler and bonnet air scoop remain properly aligned
The Mechanics
- 1,994cc turbocharged boxer engine
- 5spd manual transmission
- Unmodified EJ207 engine with VF30 turbo
- We are told that the engine produces 280bhp with 8,200rpm redline
- Engine bay appears well-maintained
- Minor oxidation on ancillaries and surface corrosion on some bolts
- Upgraded stainless steel exhaust system installed in 2009
- Enhanced fuel pump
- Suspension components good order with rear dampers and front shock absorbers replaced in 2010
- Well maintained with large history file as shown
- Full service in August 2024
- Vendor states that the car drives very well
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