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SH53 FRU

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,437 mi
Last recorded149,437 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 FRU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 149,437 miles

Exhaust noisy

Pass 7 Jul 2025 149,221 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 148,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023
Pass 5 Sep 2022 144,429 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 144,426 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 141,050 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

generall surface corroditons

Pass 24 May 2019 132,057 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2019 132,054 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner floor /sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer body sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 125,870 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 119,639 miles

corrosion on o/s/r body sill

headlight outer lenses deteriorating

Pass 16 May 2016 113,768 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion on both front brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r body sill maybe corroded under plastic trim

Fail 12 May 2016 113,767 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body sill (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded slight corrosion on both front brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r body sill maybe corroded under plastic trim

Pass 12 May 2015 108,756 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

bonnet safety catch not operating

Pass 19 Dec 2013 104,665 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

bearing noise from rear

n/s/f bumper insecure

rear tyres wearing on in ner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2012 99,311 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2012 90,656 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

airbag light on

Pass 2 Feb 2011 81,722 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2011 81,693 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 73,649 miles

Airbag light on

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2010 73,636 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Airbag light on

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 64,122 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

slight damage to near side front tyre side wall

Fail 21 Jan 2009 64,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

slight damage to near side front tyre side wall

Fail 11 Jan 2008 53,938 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 53,938 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 10 Jan 2007 45,888 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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SH53 FRU 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 69.2%.

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 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 SH53 FRU, 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 SH53 FRU registered?

SH53 FRU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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