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PL53 JZC

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

105,301 mi
Last recorded105,301 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL53 JZC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 105,301 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 97,482 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 90,403 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 85,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 82,247 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 77,176 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under tray obscuring components

Fail 5 Oct 2021 77,170 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under tray obscuring components

Pass 2 Jul 2021 76,974 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 76,918 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 75,064 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 68,606 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 61,418 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 55,275 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 51,217 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 49,154 miles

exhaust cat fitted at time of test ..

Pass 18 Dec 2010 45,863 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 41,140 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 34,723 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)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 34,598 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 28,643 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 21,227 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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PL53 JZC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 PL53 JZC, 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 PL53 JZC registered?

PL53 JZC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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The MOT history for PL53 JZC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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