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FE53 UUA

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,076 mi
Last recorded142,076 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 UUA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 142,076 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 132,388 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 127,670 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 120,519 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounting brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 120,451 miles

Brake performance not tested fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking banjo bolt/washer (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti roll bar mounting brackets (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 116,278 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material up into the floor (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 112,276 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 110,308 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 108,861 miles

Body has slight corrosion UNDERBODY (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 106,636 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 106,636 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 105,391 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 103,990 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 99,065 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 85,412 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 71,594 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nail in off side front tyre

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 71,594 miles

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

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

Front brake discs worn

Nail in off side front tyre

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 57,628 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2007 57,628 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 41,567 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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FE53 UUA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 FE53 UUA, 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 UUA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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