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PJ53 UJX

2003 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

145,489 mi
Last recorded145,489 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 UJX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 145,489 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 141,951 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2022 138,151 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 135,908 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 131,839 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 128,899 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 126,278 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 123,383 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 120,523 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

catalityic convertor bracket not fastened and bolt missing

gear box bolt hanging out

gearbox bolt missing

Pass 8 Jul 2015 120,523 miles

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

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

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

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

catalityic convertor bracket not fastened and bolt missing

gear box bolt hanging out

gearbox bolt missing

Pass 9 Jul 2014 117,177 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 117,177 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside 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)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 111,369 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 106,494 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 99,910 miles

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

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

off side front inner c v boot torn

Pass 20 May 2010 95,858 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 85,914 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 85,914 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2008 76,058 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 63,432 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 63,432 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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PJ53 UJX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Red 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 PJ53 UJX, 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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PJ53 UJX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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