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CX53 YHH

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

144,642 mi
Last recorded144,642 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 YHH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 144,642 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 139,464 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 102,265 miles

both inner sills heavily undersealed

Fail 11 Jun 2018 102,230 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported to flexi hose (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2017 95,465 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 95,442 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center & rear flanges leaking (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Outer Braking system leaking at caliper nipple area (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 pipes at union (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Braking system leaking corrosion blister on brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

exhaust downpipe flange securing nut missing

Pass 19 Mar 2016 85,661 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 73,583 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 69,906 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 65,827 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 59,368 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner edges

slight pull to left when applying parking brke on declerometer test

Pass 4 Dec 2010 52,959 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2010 52,959 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 46,224 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 40,918 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 31,776 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 22,573 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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CX53 YHH is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 CX53 YHH, 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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CX53 YHH is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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