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PO53 OCX

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

105,775 mi
Last recorded105,775 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 OCX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 105,775 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 93,786 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills - both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 92,114 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 90,230 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear break disc corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear break disc corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2020 88,649 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 86,914 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 85,839 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 83,730 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 79,531 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 79,429 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 72,514 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 60,351 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 60,351 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 53,443 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 48,032 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 38,127 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2010 28,319 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 20,416 miles

Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight marking to front windscreen

Pass 17 Dec 2008 17,278 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 17,259 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

front brake pads and discs worn

Pass 31 Oct 2007 16,004 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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PO53 OCX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PO53 OCX, 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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PO53 OCX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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