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SP53 UMX

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

116,362 mi
Last recorded116,362 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 UMX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 116,362 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 116,180 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 115,970 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 115,544 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 113,316 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

only 2 seats and seat belts fitted

wheels perdruding slightly

Pass 19 Jun 2019 111,540 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All wheels ()

Pass 28 Jun 2018 106,827 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 99,735 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 94,142 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2016 94,142 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 80,593 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 80,592 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 80,175 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 79,994 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 72,828 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 69,288 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 69,288 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 60,407 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2011 60,407 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 45,639 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)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 45,639 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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 2 Oct 2009 41,010 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2009 40,644 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 35,782 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 33,682 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 2 Oct 2007 33,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Coolant leak

Pass 4 Oct 2006 23,520 miles

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

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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SP53 UMX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 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 SP53 UMX, 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 SP53 UMX registered?

SP53 UMX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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