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FJ53 OFH

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

108,132 mi
Last recorded108,132 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 OFH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 108,132 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2025 108,132 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2024 105,582 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 102,481 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 97,970 miles

Beam pattern dull

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 97,967 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Beam pattern dull

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 93,414 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp beam pattern dull

Pass 26 Oct 2020 88,741 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged In the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 83,770 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 76,410 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 75,300 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 75,300 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 74,162 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 74,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 70,764 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 66,651 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 66,651 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 64,053 miles

all 4 tyres heavily perished on tread edges but not yet excessive

Pass 26 Feb 2013 60,676 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2012 56,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2012 56,803 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2010 55,597 miles

front brakes advance wear

Pass 26 May 2009 50,430 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 44,526 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 40,435 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2007 40,435 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 28,195 miles

Offside Rear 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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FJ53 OFH is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FJ53 OFH, 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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FJ53 OFH is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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