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CP53 HXH

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,908 mi
Last recorded120,908 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 HXH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 120,908 miles

Nearside Front sill lip slightly corroded

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake pipe out of floor slightly corroded

o/s n/s/r inner sills slightly corroded

o/s n/s/r sill lips slightly corroded

Fail 8 Jan 2018 120,908 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s n/s inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s n/s inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front sill lip slightly corroded

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake pipe out of floor slightly corroded

o/s n/s/r inner sills slightly corroded

o/s n/s/r sill lips slightly corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2016 111,600 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 105,933 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 98,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2014 98,173 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 90,045 miles

exhaust heat sheilds insecure

o/s rear brake pipes corroded

rear n/s tyre worn low on outer edge 225-40-18

rear o/s backing plate corroded

rear o/s tyre worn low on inner edge 225-40-18

Fail 29 Nov 2013 89,845 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

exhaust heat sheilds insecure

o/s rear brake pipes corroded

rear n/s tyre worn low on outer edge 225-40-18

rear o/s backing plate corroded

rear o/s tyre worn low on inner edge 225-40-18

Fail 26 Nov 2012 79,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear n/s tyre worn low 225-40-18

Pass 26 Nov 2012 79,440 miles

rear n/s tyre worn low 225-40-18

Pass 19 Nov 2011 67,389 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 19 Nov 2011 67,389 miles

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

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 24 Nov 2010 51,433 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 37,042 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 31,399 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 26,221 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 10,456 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 10,179 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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CP53 HXH 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 66.7%.

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 CP53 HXH, 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 CP53 HXH registered?

CP53 HXH is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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