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CL53 SUB

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,377 mi
Last recorded78,377 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCL53 SUB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 78,377 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 75,345 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 74,790 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 72,869 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2022 70,927 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2021 66,749 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2020 64,591 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2020 64,591 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier positive terminal also insecure (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 63,801 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 62,371 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 62,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 59,279 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 55,446 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 52,980 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 52,292 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 50,454 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 47,129 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 43,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 43,391 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 38,502 miles

osf tyre has deep cut in tread

Pass 22 Sep 2006 31,618 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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CL53 SUB is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CL53 SUB, 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 CL53 SUB registered?

CL53 SUB is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 September 2003.

Is CL53 SUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for CL53 SUB shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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