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LY53 CGG

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,687 mi
Last recorded97,687 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 CGG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 20 Oct 2025 97,687 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 97,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 97,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside painted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 95,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective and offside (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and offside painted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 95,886 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 95,290 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

front sub frame slightly corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2019 94,306 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 93,077 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 92,005 miles

Offside Front wiper blade splitting

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 87,651 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 May 2015 83,307 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 79,320 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 73,421 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 65,451 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 7 Oct 2011 52,799 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 42,001 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 32,563 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 1 Oct 2008 25,174 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 14,590 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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LY53 CGG is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LY53 CGG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LY53 CGG registered?

LY53 CGG is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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