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FE53 LPP

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,772 mi
Last recorded135,772 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 LPP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 135,772 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Jun 2023 132,967 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2023 132,967 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 132,938 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Emissions not tested heavily smoking (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner sill in front of rear wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 128,762 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 128,762 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 122,382 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 118,061 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 118,040 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

offside front brake slight binding

Pass 25 Sep 2018 114,133 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 113,703 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 106,955 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 100,077 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 97,913 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 94,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2011 88,182 miles

offside and nearside front brake pads low near to limit inner pads might be on limit recommend replacement

offside and nearside front tyres bald on inner quarter near to cords . cords or plys not showing at time of test recommend replacement of tyres and tracking check

Fail 29 Aug 2011 88,121 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

offside and nearside front brake pads low near to limit inner pads might be on limit recommend replacement

offside and nearside front tyres bald on inner quarter near to cords . cords or plys not showing at time of test recommend replacement of tyres and tracking check

Pass 13 May 2010 82,135 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 77,220 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

foglight fault .towing socket fault.

Fail 13 May 2009 77,220 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

foglight fault .towing socket fault.

Pass 17 Sep 2007 55,026 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 41,549 miles

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

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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FE53 LPP is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FE53 LPP, 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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FE53 LPP is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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