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EX53 RAU

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,492 mi
Last recorded66,492 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 RAU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 66,492 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 65,827 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 65,718 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 65,669 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 65,658 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 65,483 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 65,294 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 65,106 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 64,779 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 64,774 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 63,839 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 63,839 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 62,268 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 59,704 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2015 59,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 58,205 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 56,816 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 55,872 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 52,716 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 52,716 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 49,292 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 44,933 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 39,478 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 32,479 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 23,632 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 RAU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RAU, 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 RAU registered?

EX53 RAU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is EX53 RAU safe to buy?

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