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RX53 YJU

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

143,136 mi
Last recorded143,136 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 143,136 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 136,304 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 130,439 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 130,429 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 124,496 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 118,190 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 111,555 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 111,554 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 105,040 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 105,034 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 98,574 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2018 97,983 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 93,503 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 93,503 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 92,296 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre split on the inner sidewall

Pass 6 Oct 2015 89,919 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 87,428 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 82,786 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn on iner edge

Fail 11 Nov 2013 82,743 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn on iner edge

Pass 12 Nov 2012 73,368 miles

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

Nearside front tyre damaged outer sidewall

Nearside rear tyre has deep split in tread

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

Offside front tyre worn inner shoulder

Offside rear tyre worn,perished and split

Fail 12 Nov 2012 73,368 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front tyre damaged outer sidewall

Nearside rear tyre has deep split in tread

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

Offside front tyre worn inner shoulder

Offside rear tyre worn,perished and split

Pass 19 May 2011 60,424 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn inner shoulder,perished and split

Fail 19 May 2011 60,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre worn inner shoulder,perished and split

Fail 15 Feb 2010 51,657 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 51,657 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 43,889 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2008 43,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 36,361 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 36,361 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Advise offside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on inner edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Inner 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)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 27,460 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 YJU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 YJU, 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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RX53 YJU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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