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LS53 EPZ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,770 mi
Last recorded94,770 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 EPZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 94,770 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 92,672 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 84,752 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 83,660 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 79,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2021 75,019 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 74,536 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 74,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2018 74,372 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2018 74,372 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 71,524 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 68,762 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 64,267 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 60,176 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 55,781 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2012 53,782 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 51,302 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 51,302 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 48,595 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2009 41,799 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2009 41,799 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 29,318 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 25,711 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 18,406 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 18,307 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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LS53 EPZ 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 LS53 EPZ, 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 LS53 EPZ registered?

LS53 EPZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 October 2003.

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