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AJ53 EBX

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,011 mi
Last recorded116,011 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 EBX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2016 116,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

nearside front tyre scrubbed

Fail 12 Apr 2016 116,008 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine management light on

nearside front tyre scrubbed

Pass 7 Apr 2015 106,326 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 96,185 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 96,185 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)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 86,032 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 76,476 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 64,845 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

advise all brake discs pitted

Pass 1 Jul 2010 64,280 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front brake discs lipped within the limit.

both rear brake discs corroded within the limit.

o/s/f tyre outer wall cuts and tears within the limit.

Fail 1 Jul 2009 59,336 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 59,336 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2008 50,801 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 50,801 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s front tyre,cuts to outer wall,not to cords. rear brake discs rusting.

Pass 11 May 2007 39,950 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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AJ53 EBX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AJ53 EBX, 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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AJ53 EBX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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