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EN53 HJE

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

74,446 mi
Last recorded74,446 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 HJE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 74,446 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 73,684 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody, chassis, suspension and brake pipes been undersealed/ wax oiled

Fail 4 Mar 2025 73,679 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody, chassis, suspension and brake pipes been undersealed/ wax oiled

Pass 1 Mar 2024 71,311 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 68,000 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 66,087 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 64,932 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 63,867 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Nov 2018 62,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 61,518 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 59,409 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 59,409 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 54,416 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 49,215 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 43,406 miles

Both front tyres wearing unevenly, close to limits and carcasses deteriorating

Emission erratic

General corrosion to rear subframe and components

Light corrosion to rear brake disc faces

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination

Small chips on windscreen

Some corrosion to front brake pipes

Some corrosion to front hubs

Some deterioration to rear tyre carcasses and various cuts to tread n/s/r

Sports exhaust fitted with temporary noise plug

Pass 2 Mar 2012 39,040 miles

C/o level erratic

Front brake discs worn close to service limits

Front tyres wearing unevenly

Plastic covers preventing full examination

Rear pads worn close to service limits

Some corrosion to front brake hose ferules and metal pipes

Some general corrosion to all suspension components

Sports exhaust fitted, loud with temporary bung

Pass 4 Mar 2011 34,645 miles

Front brake discs wearing and scored

Handbrake lever operation poor

Mud and Snow tyres fitted to front axle

Plastic covers precenting full examination of sills

Some wear and scoring to rear brake discs

Sports exhaust fitted with temporary bung, loud, but not considered excessive

Pass 5 Mar 2010 29,210 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 21,727 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 16,459 miles

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 20 Oct 2006 15,861 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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EN53 HJE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 EN53 HJE, 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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EN53 HJE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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