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FP53 AVX

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

157,555 mi
Last recorded157,555 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 AVX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 157,555 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 157,533 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced N/S FLOOR TO OUTER SILL CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced O/S FLOOR TO OUTER SILL CORRODED (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 153,900 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2021 149,424 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 143,838 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 136,266 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 136,191 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 130,501 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft CV gaiter slightly misted with grease

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 130,497 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft CV gaiter slightly misted with grease

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 129,193 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NSR lower sill weak with corrosion

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 125,609 miles

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

NSR lower sill area weak with corrosion

OSF tyre outer sidewall damaged

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 119,040 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 110,183 miles

Offside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2012 101,570 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 90,567 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front inner driveshaft gaiter split

Pass 28 Oct 2010 81,780 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 81,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 71,755 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 62,902 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

heat shield missing from cat by steering coupling

Pass 11 Nov 2008 62,902 miles

heat shield missing from cat by steering coupling

Pass 12 Nov 2007 50,182 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2007 50,182 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 35,884 miles

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

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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FP53 AVX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 FP53 AVX, 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 FP53 AVX registered?

FP53 AVX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is FP53 AVX safe to buy?

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