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WU53 MJJ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

73,421 mi
Last recorded73,421 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 MJJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 73,421 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 73,041 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear diff crossmember bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 73,041 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear diff crossmember bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 72,768 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 72,768 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 71,898 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 71,481 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2022 71,477 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 70,509 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 70,508 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 64,420 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2019 64,420 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 61,904 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2017 56,970 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 56,970 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 49,099 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 42,751 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 42,179 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 42,052 miles

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

brake disc front nearside and off side inner surface slightly worn

Pass 15 Sep 2009 37,860 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 34,488 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 29,771 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 26,936 miles

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

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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WU53 MJJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WU53 MJJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU53 MJJ registered?

WU53 MJJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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