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BD53 LVC

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

88,711 mi
Last recorded88,711 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 LVC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 88,711 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill starting to corrode (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears perishing on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 87,420 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 86,549 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 86,549 miles

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both rear inner wheel arches holed from corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 85,730 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 81,657 miles

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

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 80,858 miles

N/S/F road wheel slightly distorted

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2020 80,854 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 79,514 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 78,819 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 76,788 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 73,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre is perished.

Nearside Rear Tyre is perished.

Offside Front Tyre is perished.

Pass 15 Jan 2015 72,045 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 70,907 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 70,097 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 67,013 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 63,410 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2010 63,410 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 58,687 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 48,183 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight corrosion on inner faces of both front and rear brake discs.

Pass 4 Jan 2008 37,681 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 4 Jan 2008 37,681 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Dec 2006 27,476 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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BD53 LVC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BD53 LVC, 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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BD53 LVC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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