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RX53 YJO

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

155,267 mi
Last recorded155,267 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 YJO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 155,267 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 153,155 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s and cracking advise replace (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 153,146 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 149,414 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 145,110 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 141,390 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 137,778 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Dec 2019 134,543 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake pipes corroding at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2019 134,543 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear brake pipes corroding at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 132,036 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2018 131,956 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear both tyres cracking

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 129,232 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 125,237 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 122,085 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 118,372 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 114,858 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 110,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 110,237 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 104,202 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Dec 2010 93,316 miles

Engine light is on

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 93,316 miles

Engine light is on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 85,207 miles

Both rear tyres on 3mm.

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

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

O/S/F Tyre on 3mm.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 75,143 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2008 75,141 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 66,020 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 58,274 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/side and n/side rear tyres wearing on in side

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 YJO is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 76,183 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YJO, 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 YJO registered?

RX53 YJO is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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