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OU53 YXX

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

81,853 mi
Last recorded81,853 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 YXX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 81,853 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 80,851 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 80,772 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 80,770 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 79,870 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 78,341 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 78,233 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 77,206 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 75,057 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 71,516 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 70,008 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 67,870 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 65,028 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 65,028 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 64,746 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

handbrake has small amount of reserve travel

Pass 29 Jan 2010 58,943 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 51,198 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)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 49,149 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 32,618 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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OU53 YXX 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 89.5%.

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 OU53 YXX, 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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What year was OU53 YXX registered?

OU53 YXX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 September 2003.

Is OU53 YXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU53 YXX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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