2003 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · FG53 WFE
2003 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 08 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 159,448 miles. MOT expired on 28 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,448 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FG53 WFE Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2024
- 159,448 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FG53 WFE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Subaru Impreza (FG53 WFE) between September 2022 and September 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 September 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
FG53 WFE Mileage History
- 20/09/2022144,625 mi
- 25/09/2023155,732 mi+11,107 mi
- 23/09/2024159,431 mi+3,699 mi
- 30/09/2024159,448 mi+17 mi
Average of roughly 7,309 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Subaru Subaru Impreza Mk2 (GD/GG)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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- Rear Strut Tower, Sill and Arch CorrosionSerious
Mk2 shells can rot badly around the rear strut tops, sills and rear arches, sometimes hiding serious structural decay behind trim and underseal.
- Radiator End Tank CrackingModerate
Ageing factory radiators can split around the plastic end tanks, causing coolant loss that is easy to miss until the car gets hot in traffic.
- Wheel Bearing WearModerate
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