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CE53 BYR

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

55,734 mi
Last recorded55,734 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 BYR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2020 55,734 miles

BOTH N.O PLATE LAMP BULBS SHOWING BLUE LIGHT

BOTH REAR TYRES HEAVILY DETERIATED / CRACKING

RETAINING NUT MISSING FROM FRONT EXHAUST FLANGE STUD

Fail 25 Feb 2020 55,734 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

BOTH N.O PLATE LAMP BULBS SHOWING BLUE LIGHT

BOTH REAR TYRES HEAVILY DETERIATED / CRACKING

RETAINING NUT MISSING FROM FRONT EXHAUST FLANGE STUD

Pass 22 Feb 2019 53,662 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 53,630 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard Rear cat removed. (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy Exhaust system modified and silencer removed. (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 53,127 miles

Emissions just passed.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 52,805 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres have small splits and cracks

Fail 13 Oct 2016 52,805 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside and offside rear tyres have small splits and cracks

Pass 21 Oct 2015 52,130 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 51,091 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 50,019 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 50,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

BOTH FRONT TYRES DEVOID OF TREAD ON INSIDE EDGE / 2MM

BOTH WIPER BLADES SPLIT

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 48,419 miles

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF REAR BRAKE DISCS AND PADS

BLUE N.O PLATE BULBS FITTED

BOTH FRONT TYRES BADLY WORN ON INNER / OUTER EDGES

CORROSION ON INSIDE OF FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Fail 1 Oct 2012 48,419 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF REAR BRAKE DISCS AND PADS

BLUE N.O PLATE BULBS FITTED

BOTH FRONT TYRES BADLY WORN ON INNER / OUTER EDGES

CORROSION ON INSIDE OF FRONT BRAKE DISCS

Pass 7 Oct 2011 47,369 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 47,369 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 5 Oct 2010 45,946 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 45,946 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 36,080 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 36,078 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 29,752 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 29,752 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 21,704 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 16,015 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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CE53 BYR is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 CE53 BYR, 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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CE53 BYR is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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