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LV53 CLZ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

101,172 mi
Last recorded101,172 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 CLZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 101,172 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 99,714 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 99,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Sep 2023 99,577 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 95,354 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 95,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 90,875 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 88,616 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - to the subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 88,616 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - to the subframe (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 86,816 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

lenses on both headlamps discoloured - not affecting the beam image

Pass 13 Mar 2017 84,671 miles

Headlamp aims poor

Offside front lower suspension arm rear bush washer corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2015 81,254 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 77,911 miles

DECELEROMETER BRAKE TESTED.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

inner rear wheel arches covered,plastic oversills fitted,slight damage to osr bumper corner,osf inner washer jet blocked,slight cuts in nsf & nsr tyre outer sidewalls,front brake disc inner faces in slightly poor condition

Pass 28 Nov 2013 74,788 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight cuts/abrasions to nsf tyre outer sidewall,wheel rims kerb grazed,DECELEROMETER BRAKE TESTED

slightly long h/brake travel,emission levels erratic,inner rear wheel arches covered,slight chips in windscreen,plastic oversills fitted,front number plate cracked,front & rear brake discs slightly worn & pitted

Pass 23 Nov 2012 71,899 miles

Front number plate damaged and in poor condition

Pass 24 Nov 2011 68,543 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 62,285 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 54,316 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 54,255 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 46,647 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 36,849 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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LV53 CLZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 LV53 CLZ, 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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LV53 CLZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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