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EJ53 SVP

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

172,752 mi
Last recorded172,752 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 SVP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 172,752 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2026 172,752 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 172,143 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 171,011 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 168,448 miles

Offside Rear tyre bald inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2022 163,126 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 156,784 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 146,633 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 137,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2019 137,118 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard d cat fitted (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both front (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2018 126,265 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 126,265 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 110,521 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 99,363 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 92,714 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 81,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 81,968 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 69,694 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 59,732 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 50,271 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 43,294 miles

front brake pads low.rear no plate poor

Pass 21 Nov 2008 35,973 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 27,469 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 20,208 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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EJ53 SVP 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 EJ53 SVP, 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 EJ53 SVP registered?

EJ53 SVP is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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