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RE53 GMX

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,537 mi
Last recorded116,537 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 116,537 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 116,537 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 114,668 miles

Nearside Outer plastic sill covers not allowing full inspection

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Outer plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jul 2024 113,298 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Under vehicle and components general corrosion.

Pass 4 Aug 2023 110,088 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 105,373 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 103,517 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 102,432 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 100,583 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 99,483 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 97,124 miles

Both headlights discoloured

Engine Management light on

Pass 26 Oct 2015 94,264 miles

both headlights discoloured

engine management light on

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust brackets corroded thin

Fail 13 Oct 2015 94,259 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet (6.1.B.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

both headlights discoloured

engine management light on

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust brackets corroded thin

Fail 22 Sep 2014 94,225 miles

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

slight play in nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 22 Sep 2014 94,225 miles

slight play in nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 24 Jul 2013 87,700 miles

EML on

Fail 19 Jul 2013 87,700 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside 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 Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

EML on

Pass 8 Aug 2012 82,915 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

offside front and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Aug 2012 82,915 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

offside front and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2011 76,149 miles

covers over door sills

engine management light stays on

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2011 76,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

covers over door sills

engine management light stays on

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Jul 2010 70,935 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 70,935 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 65,844 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 65,844 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 57,792 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 49,747 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 40,654 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 GMX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GMX, 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 GMX registered?

RE53 GMX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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