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EK53 LXO

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,329 mi
Last recorded92,329 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 LXO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 92,329 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 92,293 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 91,803 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 91,354 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2019 90,675 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 88,433 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 81,970 miles

advise tyres worn on edges

Pass 22 Oct 2016 74,984 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 68,345 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 65,108 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 55,689 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre worn bald on inside edge

Pass 16 Oct 2012 48,529 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 48,529 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 43,377 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 43,377 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 37,014 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 37,014 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 31,304 miles

O/S/F Tyre On 3MM 225/40/ZR/18Y

Pass 17 Oct 2008 27,260 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 23,668 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 19,908 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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EK53 LXO 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 EK53 LXO, 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 EK53 LXO registered?

EK53 LXO is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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