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PG53 PUE

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

91,259 mi
Last recorded91,259 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG53 PUE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 91,259 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2025 91,259 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 90,759 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 85,406 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 79,489 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2018 79,356 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 79,354 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 75,953 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 75,941 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 70,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 65,427 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 59,883 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 59,819 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 54,001 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 54,001 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 47,544 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 42,008 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 36,654 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 32,013 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 27,079 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 21,938 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 16,367 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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PG53 PUE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PG53 PUE, 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 PG53 PUE registered?

PG53 PUE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is PG53 PUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for PG53 PUE shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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