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WR53 LUL

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

159,872 mi
Last recorded159,872 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 159,872 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 159,848 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 159,764 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 157,686 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 153,396 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 147,052 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 142,169 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 134,911 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 128,366 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 128,366 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 117,543 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 109,319 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 101,344 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 94,460 miles

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

Headlamp beam reflectors fitted

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

Fail 26 Sep 2013 94,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Headlamp beam reflectors fitted

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 79,993 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 74,783 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 70,540 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 65,005 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 58,836 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 43,058 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 43,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

o/s front tyre side wall cut

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 LUL is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LUL, 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 LUL registered?

WR53 LUL is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 November 2003.

Is WR53 LUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR53 LUL shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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