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WX53 LNM

2003 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

79,729 mi
Last recorded79,729 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 LNM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 79,729 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 77,830 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 76,752 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 75,260 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 73,117 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 73,107 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

exhaust noisy

Pass 30 May 2019 68,368 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 65,152 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 61,357 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 58,747 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 54,993 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 51,687 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 48,843 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 43,243 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 34,214 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 26 Nov 2009 34,214 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2008 24,715 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 20,860 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 15,869 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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WX53 LNM is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,997cc 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 WX53 LNM, 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 WX53 LNM registered?

WX53 LNM is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 November 2003.

Is WX53 LNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX53 LNM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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