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WR53 BYA

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

111,208 mi
Last recorded111,208 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 BYA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 111,208 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 108,487 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 104,130 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2021 104,126 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2020 98,874 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2019 92,663 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 87,745 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 83,025 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 77,435 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 70,698 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 67,906 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 65,352 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 59,351 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 47,309 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 47,307 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2010 44,578 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 40,826 miles

1) Check front & rear brake pad thickness with roadwheels removed.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 33,909 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 33,909 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 26,393 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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WR53 BYA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 WR53 BYA, 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 WR53 BYA registered?

WR53 BYA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is WR53 BYA safe to buy?

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