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EX53 PZZ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

125,444 mi
Last recorded125,444 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 PZZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 125,444 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 124,743 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 123,537 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 123,002 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner seal slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner seal slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 122,329 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 120,271 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 118,912 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 117,001 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 114,587 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 111,068 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 105,174 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 105,174 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 98,562 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 98,562 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 86,673 miles

Chip in windscreen outside zone A.

Near side rear tyre starting to wear on outer edges.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 79,482 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 70,320 miles

Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 57,299 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 47,398 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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EX53 PZZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EX53 PZZ, 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 EX53 PZZ registered?

EX53 PZZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is EX53 PZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 PZZ shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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