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WJ53 RLX

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

112,040 mi
Last recorded112,040 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 RLX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 112,040 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 106,684 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 103,669 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2023 96,769 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 88,351 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 87,196 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 84,392 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 81,489 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 77,910 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 75,438 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 72,030 miles

all 4 tyre worn on shoulders

Fail 30 Aug 2016 72,028 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

all 4 tyre worn on shoulders

Pass 1 Sep 2015 68,887 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 65,777 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 65,777 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 62,906 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 59,550 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 56,863 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 52,886 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2010 52,886 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 50,142 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 46,217 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 37,469 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 27,774 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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WJ53 RLX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WJ53 RLX, 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 WJ53 RLX registered?

WJ53 RLX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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