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WJ53 RLZ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

47,386 mi
Last recorded47,386 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2025 47,386 miles

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

All brake backplates corroded

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside rear inner arch corroded

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2024 46,770 miles

both inner c.v gaiters deteriorated

nearside headlight damaged

rear chassis/ floor corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2023 45,811 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

brake back plates corroded

front and rear suspension arms corroded

front inner c.v boots deteriorating

nearside headlight damaged

rear floor / chassis corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2022 44,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear chassis / top mount areas corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2021 43,806 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 43,300 miles

Front brake disc brake plates corroded

Nearside headlight damaged /condensated

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

Rear floor/chassis mounts corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2019 41,848 miles

Rear trailing arms corroded

trailing arm forward mount brackets corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2019 41,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear trailing arms corroded

trailing arm forward mount brackets corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2018 39,729 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 37,767 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 37,732 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 35,145 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 32,193 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 32,193 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 29,531 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside headlight damaged

Fail 12 Sep 2014 29,531 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside headlight damaged

Pass 16 Sep 2013 26,832 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust weak

tyres perishing

Pass 3 Sep 2012 24,298 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 24,298 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 21,626 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 19,014 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 16,135 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 13,892 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 11,255 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 8,944 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 8,944 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 RLZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 WJ53 RLZ, 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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WJ53 RLZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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