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CU53 UMY

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,332 mi
Last recorded101,332 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU53 UMY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 101,332 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2025 101,291 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 101,191 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 101,138 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 95,304 miles

car has been modified for competition

Fail 13 Feb 2020 95,304 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

car has been modified for competition

Pass 6 Feb 2019 94,135 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 92,381 miles

EML LIGHT ON

Nearside Front TYRE INNER SIDE WALL DAMAGED

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 89,100 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 83,156 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 83,156 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 81,233 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 78,713 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 77,032 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 68,386 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 60,901 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 54,167 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 54,047 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 45,921 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 36,722 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 28,223 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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CU53 UMY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black 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 CU53 UMY, 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 CU53 UMY registered?

CU53 UMY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is CU53 UMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU53 UMY 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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