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SL53 RFZ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

113,530 mi
Last recorded113,530 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 RFZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 113,530 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2025 108,779 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2024 103,994 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 99,312 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 95,655 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 92,507 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 88,833 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 83,063 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 76,693 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 75,356 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 71,093 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 62,709 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 56,536 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 56,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 53,906 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 48,629 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 37,826 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 37,826 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres worn on the inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2008 31,088 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 31,088 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 23,096 miles

Nearside Rear 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 13 Oct 2006 16,721 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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SL53 RFZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 SL53 RFZ, 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 SL53 RFZ registered?

SL53 RFZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is SL53 RFZ safe to buy?

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