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CE53 LVV

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,380 mi
Last recorded138,380 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 LVV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 138,380 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 127,717 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 127,716 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 113,903 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 98,682 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 98,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2010 86,471 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 75,754 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 62,715 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 50,775 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 386,333 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 38,632 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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CE53 LVV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CE53 LVV, 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 CE53 LVV registered?

CE53 LVV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is CE53 LVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 LVV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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