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RX53 FVE

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

93,307 mi
Last recorded93,307 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 93,307 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 92,942 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 91,949 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 90,387 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 90,387 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 88,576 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 88,575 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 87,986 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 85,693 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018 83,030 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 79,960 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jan 2016 77,668 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 75,264 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 71,179 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 66,129 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 57,474 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 50,315 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 42,709 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 37,548 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 31,679 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2006 25,118 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 FVE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX53 FVE registered?

RX53 FVE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is RX53 FVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX53 FVE shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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