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RX53 FPO

2003 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

182,536 mi
Last recorded182,536 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 FPO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2024 182,536 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 3 Jan 2023 175,287 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 174,295 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 160,448 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 153,806 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 143,202 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 136,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 120,627 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 120,254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush bolt loose (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 113,836 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front fog lamp glass cracked

sill covers fitted

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 29 Nov 2014 110,878 miles

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

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 29 Nov 2013 104,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front and rear discs rusty

genral under body corrosion

stone chips in screan

surface corrosion on exhaust

Pass 17 Dec 2012 98,880 miles

both front tyres starting to wear uneven on inner edge

exhaust system corroded

rear brake dics pitted

rear brake pads worn 65%

sump slightly corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2011 96,850 miles

rear brake pipes rusty and poor

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 16 Dec 2010 87,455 miles

sill covers fitted

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 21 Dec 2009 78,588 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2009 78,588 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2008 67,326 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2007 58,888 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 58,888 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 47,931 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

sill covers fitted

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 FPO is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Green 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 RX53 FPO, 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 FPO registered?

RX53 FPO is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is RX53 FPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX53 FPO shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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