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2003 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · EX53 WTF

EX53 WTF

2003 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 99,833 miles. MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.

Make & Model
SUBARU IMPREZA
Year / Origin
2003 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 15 Dec 2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
Recorded Mileage
99,833 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 15 Dec 2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Dec 2026
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2003
Engine
1994cc
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EX53 WTF Key Findings

  • 23 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/12/2025
  • 99,833 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

EX53 WTF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 22 Oct 2026, 20:02
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Subaru Impreza (EX53 WTF) between August 2006 and December 2025.

The record contains 21 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 06 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 1 advisory notice is recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)”.

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EX53 WTF Mileage History

  1. 30/08/200625,815 mi
  2. 24/08/200734,840 mi+9,025 mi
  3. 19/08/200839,573 mi+4,733 mi
  4. 20/08/200839,573 mi
  5. 13/06/200945,660 mi+6,087 mi
  6. 16/06/200945,660 mi
  7. 05/06/201053,481 mi+7,821 mi
  8. 27/05/201156,330 mi+2,849 mi
  9. 02/06/201259,338 mi+3,008 mi
  10. 01/06/201363,156 mi+3,818 mi
  11. 17/05/201466,071 mi+2,915 mi
  12. 17/05/201466,071 mi
  13. 30/05/201568,842 mi+2,771 mi
  14. 04/06/201673,337 mi+4,495 mi
  15. 03/06/201776,494 mi+3,157 mi
  16. 09/06/201879,325 mi+2,831 mi
  17. 25/05/201981,668 mi+2,343 mi
  18. 05/12/202085,691 mi+4,023 mi
  19. 04/12/202188,930 mi+3,239 mi
  20. 10/12/202291,815 mi+2,885 mi
  21. 23/11/202394,538 mi+2,723 mi
  22. 30/11/202497,148 mi+2,610 mi
  23. 06/12/202599,833 mi+2,685 mi

Average of roughly 3,841 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.

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90
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent

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