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RE53 CRV

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

82,905 mi
Last recorded82,905 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 CRV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 82,905 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2024 80,727 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2023 79,095 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 76,407 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear differential leaking not excessive

Pass 7 Dec 2021 75,638 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 74,422 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 74,422 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested insufficient oil (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2019 73,044 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 70,642 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front tyre inside edge heavily worn

Offside Rear tyre inside edge worn

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 67,424 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 63,902 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 63,883 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 59,516 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner edges 1500-2500 miles left.225/40r18 92y

rear tyres cracking with age

Pass 5 Nov 2013 52,841 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 48,997 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

air bag warning light on

Pass 16 Nov 2011 44,546 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 41,003 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

airbag light on

Fail 15 Nov 2010 41,003 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

airbag light on

Pass 19 Nov 2009 37,883 miles

Both front tyres wearing unevenly

Plastic sill covers fitted

Some play in n/s/f suspension leg

Sports exhaust fitted

Springs and shocks very hard difficult to check damping

Fail 19 Nov 2009 37,883 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Both front tyres wearing unevenly

Plastic sill covers fitted

Some play in n/s/f suspension leg

Sports exhaust fitted

Springs and shocks very hard difficult to check damping

Sunstrip non translucent

Pass 23 Oct 2008 32,567 miles

Offside Inner Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 29,225 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 24,148 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 24,148 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

outside edges of nearside rear tyre below tread limit of 1'6mm

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 CRV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 CRV, 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 CRV registered?

RE53 CRV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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