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WX53 LPE

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

72,402 mi
Last recorded72,402 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 LPE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 72,402 miles

age related surface rust

Pass 12 May 2025 72,036 miles

age related surface rust

Pass 8 May 2024 71,668 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 71,395 miles

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 14 Apr 2021 70,707 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 70,315 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres are perishing/splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 70,308 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres are perishing/splitting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 69,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner shoulder also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre is perishing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner shoulder also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre is perishing

Rear wiper blade is deteriorated

all coil springs and suspension components have slight corrosion

Fail 4 Jun 2018 69,868 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner shoulder also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre is perishing

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner shoulder also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre is perishing

Rear wiper blade is deteriorated

all coil springs and suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2016 68,887 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread starting to perish

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 67,896 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre not leaking

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread cracking

Fail 14 Aug 2015 67,896 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre not leaking

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread cracking

Pass 28 May 2014 65,919 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 63,813 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 62,620 miles

both rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

front brake disc rusty

rear brake disc rusty

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 23 Sep 2011 62,612 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

front brake disc rusty

rear brake disc rusty

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 24 Sep 2010 61,165 miles

front disc starting to rust on inner edge

o/s/r tyre starting to wear low

Pass 25 Sep 2009 59,806 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake disc starting to rust on inner edge

Pass 21 Jul 2008 48,884 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 48,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 41,299 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 14 Aug 2006 32,165 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 32,160 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 LPE 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 73.9%.

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 WX53 LPE, 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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WX53 LPE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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