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AJ53 UBU

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,042 mi
Last recorded120,042 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 120,042 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 113,586 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 105,978 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 98,350 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 90,260 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front inner side wall cracking

Offside Front inner side wall cracking

Pass 24 Jun 2015 88,059 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 88,059 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 83,056 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 71,206 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 67,252 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 67,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 62,173 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge.

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 56,850 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 56,850 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 50,752 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 43,041 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 42,938 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 32,919 miles

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

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 UBU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UBU, 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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What year was AJ53 UBU registered?

AJ53 UBU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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