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FJ53 UMK

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

69,238 mi
Last recorded69,238 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 UMK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 69,238 miles

Front subframe corroded

General corrosion to floor, chassis and rear subframe

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside Inner sill corroded

Fail 27 May 2026 69,228 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front subframe corroded

General corrosion to floor, chassis and rear subframe

Nearside inner sill corroded

Offside Inner sill corroded

Pass 27 May 2025 68,284 miles

offside head light aim on upper limit

rear chassis and sub-frame corroding

Pass 29 May 2024 67,585 miles

Offside Front brake disc back plate missing

some corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

some corrosion to chassis & floor, sill covers fitted restricting testers view

Fail 28 May 2024 67,580 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake disc back plate missing

some corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

some corrosion to chassis & floor, sill covers fitted restricting testers view

Pass 12 Jul 2019 66,784 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 66,447 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 62,921 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 61,146 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 57,933 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 57,341 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn On Edges

Fail 21 Nov 2012 57,341 miles

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

Both Front Tyres Worn On Edges

Pass 31 Oct 2011 54,606 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 50,703 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 46,578 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 43,338 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 36,694 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 21,049 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Oct 2006 21,049 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

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 UMK is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FJ53 UMK, 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 FJ53 UMK registered?

FJ53 UMK is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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