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RX53 PDO

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

106,204 mi
Last recorded106,204 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 106,204 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 106,138 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 101,679 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2023 98,469 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 98,469 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))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 95,512 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 92,531 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 92,515 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 88,863 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 88,842 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 carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 85,624 miles

Front Both fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Sep 2018 85,624 miles

Front Both fog lamp not working

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2017 81,989 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 76,081 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 71,346 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 67,364 miles

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS DUE TO 4WD

Pass 21 Aug 2013 65,144 miles

THE OSF INNER CV GAITER IS LEAKING GREASE BUT LOOKS TO STILL BE STOPPING DIRT GETTING IN

UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK BOTH REAR WHEEL BEARINGS DUE TO THE 4WD

Pass 13 Sep 2012 62,282 miles

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)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 60,370 miles

o/s & n/s front wiper blades starting to split at time of test

plstic sil covers fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Sep 2010 56,890 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 53,238 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 48,685 miles

n/s/fronttyre wearing on outer edge

n/s/rear tyre starting to perish

small cut on outer wall of n/s/front tyre

small cut on outer wall of n/s/rear tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2007 42,452 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 33,569 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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RX53 PDO is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue 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 RX53 PDO, 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 PDO registered?

RX53 PDO is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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