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DX53 FZT

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

97,373 mi
Last recorded97,373 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 FZT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 97,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Aug 2025 97,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability upper (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 92,075 miles

All 4 brake backpltes are rusty

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 86,550 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 80,224 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 75,017 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 70,067 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 65,907 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 65,907 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 61,342 miles

General corrosion underside

Pass 29 Sep 2016 58,076 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 50,081 miles

front windscreen wiper blades slight smearing in operation

Pass 14 Oct 2014 45,696 miles

Brake disc's are corroded on outter edges

Exhaust system corroded

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in rear tyre

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Side wall's on front tyres have age realated cracking

Side wall's on rear tyres have age related cracking

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 40,447 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 35,962 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 33,471 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 31,174 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front brake discs corroded on inner face

brake fluid level slightly low

exhaust system corroded in places

Pass 4 Oct 2009 28,994 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust system corroded in places

Pass 17 Sep 2008 25,842 miles

both front brake discs pitting round edges of inner face

nearside front wiper blade rubber starting to split

Pass 15 Sep 2007 23,419 miles

both front brake discs corroded round edges of inner face

both front wipers starting to smear screen

exhaust middle and rear sections corroding in places

nearside front wiper blade starting to split

Pass 11 Oct 2006 21,810 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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DX53 FZT is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 DX53 FZT, 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 DX53 FZT registered?

DX53 FZT is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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