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WU53 OSM

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

153,273 mi
Last recorded153,273 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2026 153,273 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2025 152,893 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 147,325 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 147,074 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 146,897 miles

Front Upper Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 146,884 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 146,778 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Apr 2019 146,766 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 141,293 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded on joining block near rear wheel (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 140,319 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 20 Mar 2014 136,791 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front headlight lens starting to go opaque

Pass 3 Apr 2013 123,305 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 123,305 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 112,369 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 99,580 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 86,450 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 71,326 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 57,998 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 42,664 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 36,308 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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WU53 OSM 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 WU53 OSM, 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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WU53 OSM is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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