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FJ53 UVB

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

118,833 mi
Last recorded118,833 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 UVB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2024 118,833 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 117,348 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 112,412 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 107,098 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2018 106,708 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

slight corrosion underneath

Pass 23 Sep 2017 103,570 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 102,368 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 97,436 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 87,359 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 80,147 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 72,372 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 66,494 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 55,617 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 51,022 miles

front number plate cracked but not through mountain.

Fail 15 Sep 2009 51,022 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked but not through mountain.

Fail 9 Sep 2008 43,303 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 43,303 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 34,155 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 23,916 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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FJ53 UVB is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 UVB, 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 UVB registered?

FJ53 UVB is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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