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WF53 FDG

2003 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,220 mi
Last recorded100,220 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 FDG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2026 100,220 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) missing Brake pad lining is not attached to the metal part (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2025 95,287 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2024 91,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2024 91,953 miles

Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2023 88,272 miles

Offside Rear Wheel Arch Corroded

Fail 17 Mar 2023 88,184 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 83,998 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2021 83,998 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 81,086 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 76,314 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 71,467 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 71,467 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 67,399 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 67,359 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 62,825 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 62,087 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 59,831 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

offside front subframe corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2012 57,294 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 53,461 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 11 Oct 2010 48,351 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 43,156 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 37,845 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 33,725 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 27,331 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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WF53 FDG is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WF53 FDG, 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 WF53 FDG registered?

WF53 FDG is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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