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BV53 TLJ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

149,122 mi
Last recorded149,122 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 TLJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 149,122 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2025 145,449 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 140,333 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 132,167 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 124,708 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 117,658 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 116,323 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 112,312 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 105,301 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 97,245 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2017 97,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 91,565 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 89,023 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 87,773 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 79,895 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 73,214 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 65,810 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 57,715 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 57,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 50,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 42,887 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2007 33,489 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 29,381 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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BV53 TLJ 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 91.3%.

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 BV53 TLJ, 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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BV53 TLJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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