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RX53 CVL

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

121,868 mi
Last recorded121,868 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 CVL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 121,868 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 121,868 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2026 121,866 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2026 121,862 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier SECURING DEVICE NOT SECURED TO BODY CORRECTLY (4.13 (a) (ii))

EXHAUST MODIFIED

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTH (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear back plate insecure

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONTAL BUSHES FOR RADIUS ARMS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

STRUCTURE REPAIRS UNDERSEALED

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 6 Jun 2025 121,821 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 117,898 miles

Nearside Front Wheel arch liner missing

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

Fail 7 Dec 2023 117,896 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Engine oil level low

Nearside Front Wheel arch liner missing

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 112,108 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Offside Front Inner cv boot perished,advise renewing asap

corrosion in inner sill /floor seams

slight exhaust blow from rear box bracket & joining flange weak

Pass 26 Nov 2021 110,596 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn off on edges

slight exhaust blow around rear exhaust box bracket and rear flange worn

Pass 8 Dec 2020 104,832 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 101,736 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 94,432 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn out on inner edge,advise renewing asap

Offside Front Outer brake pad on the limit

Offside Front tyre worn off on edges,advise renewing asap

brake fluid level near minimum

eml light tempremental -went off on restart but on at start of test ,advise attention

Pass 28 Oct 2017 88,512 miles

engine management light illuminated

Pass 28 Oct 2016 84,406 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch panel missing

Offside Rear inner brake pad looks on the limit ,advise wheels off inspection asap

air-con compressor bearing /clutch showing signs of wear (red dust)

brake fluid level down?

Pass 3 Oct 2015 79,722 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 75,357 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 70,252 miles

front disc inner surfaces corroded

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Oct 2012 65,519 miles

inner front pad wear indicator(nearside) close to corroded inner lip on discs,advise wheels off inspection

wear in nearside front anti roll bar link

Pass 21 Oct 2011 60,335 miles

all brake pads look low,advise wheels off inspection asap

corrosion on inner surfaces of front discs,advise renewing

rear tyres worn on inner edges and on the limit(215/45/17),advise renewing

Pass 22 Oct 2010 52,908 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 49,979 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 43,628 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 43,628 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 38,309 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 30,013 miles

front tyres worn on edges,centre 3/4 tread over 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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RX53 CVL is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 RX53 CVL, 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 RX53 CVL registered?

RX53 CVL is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 October 2003.

Is RX53 CVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX53 CVL shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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