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FV53 AXT

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,901 mi
Last recorded98,901 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 AXT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2026 98,901 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 98,612 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 98,113 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 98,113 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 97,685 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 96,934 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2021 93,238 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 85,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

front bumper damaged

front number plate cracked

Pass 12 Nov 2018 78,393 miles

sill covers fitted limiting inspection

under trays fitted limiting inspection

Pass 13 Nov 2017 71,996 miles

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

sill covers and under tray fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2017 71,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

sill covers and under tray fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2016 65,945 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 9 Nov 2016 65,944 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 26 Oct 2015 59,133 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 59,133 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 52,895 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 45,262 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 40,936 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 35,268 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 31,488 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 31,488 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 28,998 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 24,987 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 20,386 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 15,564 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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FV53 AXT is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FV53 AXT, 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 FV53 AXT registered?

FV53 AXT is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is FV53 AXT safe to buy?

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