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SV53 GXG

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

67,450 mi
Last recorded67,450 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 GXG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 67,450 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced REAR OF REAR AXLE CORRODED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 66,787 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 66,737 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 65,476 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 61,607 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 57,658 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2022 57,613 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 57,156 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 55,568 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner sill at front (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

body kit over both outer sill

Fail 10 Apr 2018 55,568 miles

Brake performance not tested off side front suspension unsafe (3.7.A.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure strut to hub (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion both inner sill at front (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

body kit over both outer sill

Pass 30 Mar 2016 53,789 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 50,218 miles

Damage to sills on jacking points

O/S/F brake pipe corroded

Rear tyres worn on inner

Various under body corrosion

Fail 30 Mar 2015 50,199 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Damage to sills on jacking points

EML light on

O/S/F brake pipe corroded

Rear tyres worn on inner

Various under body corrosion

Pass 22 Mar 2014 48,427 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 47,125 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 47,125 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 39,464 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 35,898 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 33,487 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 29,250 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 24,421 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 17,291 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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SV53 GXG 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 77.3%.

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 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 SV53 GXG, 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 SV53 GXG registered?

SV53 GXG is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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