2003 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · RX53 YJO
2003 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 25 Nov 2003. Recorded mileage 156,566 miles. MOT valid until 27 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,566 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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RX53 YJO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2026
- 156,566 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
RX53 YJO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Subaru Impreza (RX53 YJO) between December 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 October 2026 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: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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: “Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))”; “Emissions unable to be completed due to fuel leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))”.
RX53 YJO Mileage History
- 19/12/2024153,146 mi
- 09/01/2025153,155 mi+9 mi
- 20/12/2025155,267 mi+2,112 mi
- 29/10/2026156,566 mi+1,299 mi
- 29/10/2026156,566 mi
Average of roughly 1,840 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Subaru Subaru Impreza Mk2 (GD/GG)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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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
Rear wheel bearings in particular can get noisy as the cars age, bringing a droning noise that is often mistaken for tyre roar.
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