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AJ53 JZE

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,516 mi
Last recorded91,516 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 JZE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 91,516 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 88,016 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 88,012 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 80,174 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2024 80,174 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 74,717 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 66,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 59,917 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 58,104 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 57,786 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 54,219 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 53,969 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 51,364 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 48,306 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2013 44,302 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 44,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 May 2012 40,898 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 38,001 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 33,334 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jun 2009 24,468 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 24,352 miles

Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

rear brake flexable hose clips are not fitted correctly

Pass 7 Jun 2008 15,261 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 5,940 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 5,579 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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AJ53 JZE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ53 JZE, 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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What year was AJ53 JZE registered?

AJ53 JZE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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