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VX53 JYH

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

172,970 mi
Last recorded172,970 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 JYH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 172,970 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 168,978 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 164,967 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s& o/s (5.3.2 (b))

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

suspension components corroded rear

Pass 29 Jun 2022 161,518 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 155,170 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 149,117 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 149,117 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2019 140,120 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 137,610 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2019 137,610 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 130,210 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 109,947 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 107,101 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 101,557 miles

O/S/F INNER CV BOOT SPLIT AND LEAKING

Pass 21 Mar 2013 96,338 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 96,338 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 91,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2012 91,655 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)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 84,467 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside rear tyre is cutting out the inner edge.

Offside rear tyre is cutting out the inner edge.

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 76,575 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)

Rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2009 69,744 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front numberplate is slightly loose at fixing points

rear numberplate is starting to delaminate

Pass 18 Apr 2008 63,233 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 56,513 miles

nearside rear shock absorber leaking - still damping ok

Pass 18 Apr 2006 47,930 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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VX53 JYH is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VX53 JYH, 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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VX53 JYH is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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