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VE53 WFY

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

129,994 mi
Last recorded129,994 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 WFY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 129,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 127,426 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2025 127,382 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 127,344 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 127,240 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 127,240 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2022 127,155 miles

Coil spring corroded all springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 124,525 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 121,663 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 121,663 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 118,027 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both fronts (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 114,748 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2018 114,748 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 111,750 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 107,951 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2015 103,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 95,207 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2012 90,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2011 85,225 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 78,012 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 70,648 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 62,674 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 62,652 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES EPTH GETTING LOW.

Pass 11 Jan 2007 55,315 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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VE53 WFY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 VE53 WFY, 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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VE53 WFY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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