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EJ53 SVV

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

117,735 mi
Last recorded117,735 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 SVV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 117,735 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 115,168 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 115,138 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 113,275 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 106,496 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 100,600 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 100,596 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 97,235 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 97,235 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Feb 2019 89,845 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 82,263 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 75,531 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 68,786 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2015 63,022 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 59,468 miles

n/s/f tyre inner egde worn

o/s/r tyre inner edge worn

Pass 4 Jan 2013 56,619 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 52,353 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 48,506 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 47,969 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 41,805 miles

Front Tyres Warn On Inner Edge

Slight Play In N/S/R Shock

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2008 39,323 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 31,690 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 21,804 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 SVV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 SVV, 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 SVV registered?

EJ53 SVV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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