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FG53 WFE

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

159,448 mi
Last recorded159,448 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 WFE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2024 159,448 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS CORRODED

REAR SUB-FRAME CORRODED

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 159,431 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN

BOTH REAR INNER SILLS CORRODED

REAR SUB-FRAME CORRODED

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 155,732 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 144,625 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 135,217 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 132,163 miles

FRONT PADS WORN

REAR SUB-FRAME CORRODED

Fail 11 Sep 2020 131,871 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

FRONT PADS WORN

REAR SUB-FRAME CORRODED

Pass 19 Sep 2019 123,659 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 123,541 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement link starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 107,468 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 94,902 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 84,650 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN LOW

Pass 13 Jul 2015 75,990 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 67,739 miles

both front tyres outer edges wearing

both outer sills covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2013 65,377 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 57,331 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 51,347 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 51,347 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 47,487 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 47,283 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2009 45,872 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 38,674 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 35,267 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 30,647 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 30,647 miles

Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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FG53 WFE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FG53 WFE, 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 FG53 WFE registered?

FG53 WFE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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