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EX53 WTO

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

93,682 mi
Last recorded93,682 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 93,682 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside tyre. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 90,864 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Nearside and offside. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside and offside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and offside sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2023 87,878 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt os and ns ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres wear on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 85,557 miles

EML illuminated

inner cv gaiters deteriorating

Pass 9 Dec 2021 83,718 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 83,718 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 81,653 miles

front pads low

headlamp lenses deteriorating

Fail 7 Dec 2020 81,637 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

headlamp lenses deteriorating

Pass 11 Jun 2019 77,001 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2019 77,001 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2018 73,231 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2018 73,231 miles

Emissions not tested engine idle speed is too high and not running right (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2018 73,182 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management warning lamp is on

Pass 22 Apr 2017 68,788 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 64,291 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2016 64,277 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) lower u/j worn (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 57,741 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 57,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 52,113 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 46,402 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 39,829 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 39,829 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 30,968 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 29,166 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 24,949 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 27 Nov 2008 24,927 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Nov 2007 17,606 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 12,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 WTO is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WTO, 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 WTO registered?

EX53 WTO is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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