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FP53 NBX

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

82,409 mi
Last recorded82,409 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 NBX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 82,409 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2025 81,493 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2025 81,493 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 78,960 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 76,902 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 76,748 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 69,560 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 66,687 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 58,683 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 57,448 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2015 56,512 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 54,978 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 53,205 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 51,385 miles

n/s/f tyre low

n/s/r tyre low

o/s/f tyre low

Pass 28 May 2011 49,358 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre low

Fail 21 May 2011 49,358 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

n/s/r tyre low

Pass 12 May 2010 42,440 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 33,349 miles

space saver fitted to nearside rear

Pass 29 Oct 2008 27,929 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres heavily scrubbed on inner edge's

Fail 29 Oct 2008 27,929 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres heavily scrubbed on inner edge's

Pass 29 Oct 2007 21,220 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 17,458 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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FP53 NBX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FP53 NBX, 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 NBX registered?

FP53 NBX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 October 2003.

Is FP53 NBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP53 NBX shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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