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CK53 RAU

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,213 mi
Last recorded129,213 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 RAU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 129,213 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 129,186 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 128,550 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 128,547 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40R18 92Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing & cracking both sides 225/40R18 92Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 123,814 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Things on Rear seats not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Nov 2021 119,744 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2021 119,701 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 116,563 miles

Limited handbrake reserve travel remaining

Nearside Front wiper blade slightly smearing

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads wearing much lower than the o/s/r pads are .slight binding on wheel. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 113,574 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Limited handbrake reserve travel remaining

Pass 20 Nov 2018 111,016 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Stiff (3.1 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 105,671 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 92,686 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 81,162 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

OSF inner Track rod arm slight play

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 71,974 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2014 71,974 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 63,744 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 63,741 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 56,279 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 53,378 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight damage both front tyres and wheels

Pass 4 Jan 2011 48,663 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 36,632 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 32,771 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 28,100 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 23,885 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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CK53 RAU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CK53 RAU, 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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CK53 RAU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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