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CJ53 UDY

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

102,339 mi
Last recorded102,339 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 UDY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 102,339 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 101,888 miles

Underside corroded

Pass 22 Mar 2022 101,607 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 101,590 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 100,853 miles

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

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

front crossmember corroded and all suspension parts and bushes slightly perished/corroded

surface corrosion on all brake discs

Fail 22 Dec 2016 100,853 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively replaced rubbers perished (8.2.2)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

front crossmember corroded and all suspension parts and bushes slightly perished/corroded

surface corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 3 Oct 2015 100,442 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 98,414 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 98,414 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 91,131 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 86,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 86,273 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 66,342 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 50,022 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 31,135 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 21,438 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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CJ53 UDY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 CJ53 UDY, 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 CJ53 UDY registered?

CJ53 UDY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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