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WJ53 YJX

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

68,625 mi
Last recorded68,625 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2025 68,625 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 68,183 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 67,563 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 67,005 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 65,274 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 64,662 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 62,575 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 62,575 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Pass 25 Nov 2015 59,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer cv boot split

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 59,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc gator split (2.4.G.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 54,537 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 46,446 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 41,985 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2011 37,259 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 33,045 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 33,045 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 23,548 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Dec 2007 18,699 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 14,070 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 YJX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YJX, 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 YJX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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