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RE53 CPZ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

89,775 mi
Last recorded89,775 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 CPZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 89,775 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2026 89,775 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 88,899 miles

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

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

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2024 88,277 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

under side age related corrosion

Pass 6 Jul 2023 86,027 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2022 83,726 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2021 81,017 miles

all four tyres slight inner edge wear

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2020 78,636 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2019 76,472 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 73,337 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 69,583 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 69,583 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 65,492 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 61,941 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 57,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 57,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 52,977 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 48,782 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre has small cut

rear diff seal leaking slightly

rear tyres perishing slightly

Pass 26 Jul 2011 44,815 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 41,070 miles

poor performance on emissions test

Fail 29 Jul 2010 41,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

poor performance on emissions test

Pass 31 Jul 2009 33,937 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 33,927 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 27,890 miles

both front disc inner braking surfaces reduced due to corrosion.

Pass 18 Jan 2007 17,311 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 15,417 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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RE53 CPZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 RE53 CPZ, 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 RE53 CPZ registered?

RE53 CPZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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