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CF53 FHV

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

99,986 mi
Last recorded99,986 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 FHV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 99,986 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 99,457 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 98,463 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 96,730 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 94,086 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 91,221 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 91,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 90,864 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 90,036 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 90,036 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 89,221 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 84,640 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 80,857 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 76,954 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 72,934 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 69,974 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 11 Nov 2014 69,974 miles

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

slight play in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 27 Nov 2013 67,234 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 67,202 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 64,073 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 58,438 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 58,438 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 51,959 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 45,269 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 38,892 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 32,347 miles

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 15 Nov 2006 24,694 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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CF53 FHV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 CF53 FHV, 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 CF53 FHV registered?

CF53 FHV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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The MOT history for CF53 FHV shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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