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FP53 UJC

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,001 mi
Last recorded110,001 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 UJC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 110,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 108,920 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 Steel brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres beginning to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 108,920 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 1 Steel brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres beginning to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 108,227 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2023 108,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened Spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Spring seat (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 107,192 miles

Corrosion rear subframe and suspension arms

corrosion to front struts especially around spring seats

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full examination of sills

Fail 13 Oct 2022 107,192 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Fluid leaking from steel pipe coming out of floor (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion rear subframe and suspension arms

corrosion to front struts especially around spring seats

plastic sill covers fitted preventing full examination of sills

Pass 13 Oct 2021 106,953 miles

corrosion to all suspension components

Fail 13 Oct 2021 106,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to all suspension components

Pass 15 Oct 2020 104,989 miles

Corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components.

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination of vehicle

Fail 7 Oct 2020 104,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components.

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination of vehicle

Pass 11 Oct 2019 102,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 97,074 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

surface rust to inner sills

Pass 16 Oct 2017 91,932 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2016 85,291 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 73,520 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2015 73,520 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 72,436 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

all four tyres perished

nearside rear tyre has small cut in side wall

Pass 9 Sep 2013 71,625 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Sep 2012 70,018 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 68,189 miles

REAR TYRES WORN ON EGDES

Pass 3 Sep 2010 64,944 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 60,626 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 51,775 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake discs corroded on inner and outer faces ,still working on over 60% of each face

Pass 10 Mar 2009 48,459 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 41,474 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front and rear tryes scrubbed of on edges but not full depth cut on edges all tryes legal on center 3/4 of tread

Pass 5 Feb 2007 30,801 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 30,766 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.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 UJC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UJC, 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 UJC registered?

FP53 UJC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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