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FE53 LRU

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

140,347 mi
Last recorded140,347 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 140,347 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 122,331 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 122,326 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 121,418 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 116,337 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 111,675 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 102,210 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 94,445 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2018 94,438 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 94,222 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 92,878 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Jul 2016 90,901 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 87,495 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 83,874 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 83,874 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 79,390 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 79,390 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 30 May 2012 74,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2012 74,880 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 70,102 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2011 70,102 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 65,536 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 59,353 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 59,353 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 52,704 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 42,448 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 42,448 miles

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

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

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 LRU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 LRU, 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 FE53 LRU registered?

FE53 LRU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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