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FD53 TJU

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,098 mi
Last recorded100,098 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 TJU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 100,098 miles

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

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

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

Underside corrosion

Pass 10 Jan 2025 90,323 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 81,580 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2023 72,772 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 68,019 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2020 60,095 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 54,164 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 53,748 miles

N/S AND O/S FRONT AND N/S AND O/S REAR SUSPENSION BADLY CORRODING ALMOST TO EXCESS AT PARTS

N/S AND O/S SKIRTS FITTED TO THE OUTER SILLS ,AND THE FRONT HAS AN UNDER TRAY FITTED RESTRICTING PROPER INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE

STEERING N/S AND O/S TRACK RODS AND TRACK ROD ENDS CORRODING ALMOST TO EXCESS

Fail 28 Dec 2018 53,747 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper excessively corroded and likely to crack (1.1.16 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper excessively corroded and likely to crack (1.1.16 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S AND O/S FRONT AND N/S AND O/S REAR SUSPENSION BADLY CORRODING ALMOST TO EXCESS AT PARTS

N/S AND O/S FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODING ALMOST TO EXCESS

N/S AND O/S SKIRTS FITTED TO THE OUTER SILLS ,AND THE FRONT HAS AN UNDER TRAY FITTED RESTRICTING PROPER INSPECTION OF THE VEHICLE

STEERING N/S AND O/S TRACK RODS AND TRACK ROD ENDS CORRODING ALMOST TO EXCESS

Pass 18 Dec 2017 53,163 miles

Front brake discs corroding

Nearside Rear tyre valve splitting

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre valve splitting

Rear brake discs corroding

Fail 18 Dec 2017 53,163 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs corroding

Nearside Rear tyre valve splitting

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear tyre valve splitting

Rear brake discs corroding

Pass 20 Dec 2016 52,967 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all four tyre valves perished

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 52,876 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2014 52,613 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

advise o-s-f brake pipe slight corroded

Fail 28 Dec 2014 52,613 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

advise o-s-f brake pipe slight corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2013 51,867 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

chips in windscreen

Fail 21 Dec 2013 51,867 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn inner edges

chips in windscreen

near side rear tyre worn

Pass 11 Dec 2012 50,174 miles

n/s front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 11 Dec 2012 50,174 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 13 Dec 2011 46,388 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 46,388 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2010 41,061 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 34,867 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 31,364 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 27,910 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 19,528 miles

both front disc's pitted on inner edge's

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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FD53 TJU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 76,183 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FD53 TJU, 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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FD53 TJU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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