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LT53 LLX

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,165 mi
Last recorded129,165 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 129,165 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 126,136 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 119,050 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2023 119,050 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 110,376 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 110,358 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 100,648 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 98,602 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 95,500 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 93,021 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 89,078 miles

Front brake pads worn

Fail 24 Mar 2017 89,077 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Front brake pads worn

Fail 16 Mar 2017 89,044 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 85,389 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2015 79,335 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 71,839 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 65,463 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 65,463 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 57,505 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 49,410 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge of tyre tread

plastic covers fitted to sills

Pass 13 May 2010 39,952 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge of tyre tread

Plastic covers on both outer sills

Pass 6 May 2009 31,807 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 24,364 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 14,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 May 2006 8,397 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 LLX 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 LT53 LLX, 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 LLX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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