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LT53 EFU

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

177,649 mi
Last recorded177,649 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 EFU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 177,649 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 177,540 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 171,488 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 171,486 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear box joint (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2022 164,018 miles

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

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

Offside Front Fog Lamp Lens Smashed

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 156,812 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2021 156,686 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 149,341 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 149,341 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 137,769 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 137,766 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 125,940 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 125,936 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 113,801 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 104,299 miles

Both headlight lens faded quite badly.

Both rear antiroll bar D bushes have slight play.

Exhaust has a minor leak on middle joint.

Offside rear tyre wearing on edges.

Fail 31 May 2016 104,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Has no beam image. (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Worn out of shape. (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Has no beam pattern. (1.8.A.1b)

Both headlight lens faded quite badly.

Both rear antiroll bar D bushes have slight play.

Exhaust has a minor leak on middle joint.

Offside rear tyre wearing on edges.

Pass 26 May 2015 93,752 miles

Both front tyres wearing on the edges.

Both rear anti roll bar d bushes have slight play.

Headlamp lenses deteriorating.

Fail 21 May 2015 93,664 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Both front tyres wearing on the edges.

Both rear anti roll bar d bushes have slight play.

Headlamp lenses deteriorating.

Pass 21 May 2014 80,756 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 21 May 2014 80,755 miles

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

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

Aux belts slack resulting in squeel.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 70,503 miles

nearside front anti roll bar gaitors perished

offside front anti roll bar gaitors perished

Pass 20 Jul 2012 70,198 miles

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

underside surface corosion,exh coroding, all discs slight pitted.

Fail 19 Jul 2012 70,198 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

underside surface corosion,exh coroding, all discs slight pitted.

Pass 15 Jul 2011 69,621 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre perrishing through tread

Pass 5 Jul 2010 67,776 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 60,596 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 60,596 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 53,091 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 43,028 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 43,028 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 32,969 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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LT53 EFU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 LT53 EFU, 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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LT53 EFU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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