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NX53 WRX

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,203 mi
Last recorded114,203 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX53 WRX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 114,203 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion underneath (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 113,885 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 113,885 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 109,812 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 109,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 109,795 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 105,843 miles

Emissions regulations only just met

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2017 105,840 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Emissions regulations only just met

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2016 105,833 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 101,240 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 112,479 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 107,058 miles

Both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 2 Oct 2013 107,056 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 14 Sep 2012 102,570 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 92,214 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 79,047 miles

knocking from front droplinks

knocking from rear anti roll bar drop links

o/s inner driveshaft gaitor split

Pass 7 Sep 2009 65,189 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 47,192 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Aug 2007 36,997 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 30,428 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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NX53 WRX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NX53 WRX, 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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NX53 WRX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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