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CX53 HFY

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,221 mi
Last recorded134,221 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 HFY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2020 134,221 miles

Chip in windscreen.

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Various under body corrosion.

Fail 30 Dec 2020 134,221 miles

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

Chip in windscreen.

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Various under body corrosion.

Pass 30 Dec 2019 127,935 miles

Chip in windscreen.

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Various under body corrosion.

Pass 29 Dec 2018 118,320 miles

Chip in windscreen

Offside Front Brakes binding

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Various under body corrosion

Pass 27 Dec 2017 107,442 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2017 107,442 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2016 97,737 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 89,818 miles

All tyres low on tread, fronts heavily worn edges

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear chassis corroded

Slight movement in both rear anti roll bar linkages

Slight uplift in both prop mounting bushes

Fail 30 Dec 2015 89,817 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

All tyres low on tread, fronts heavily worn edges

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear chassis corroded

Slight movement in both rear anti roll bar linkages

Slight uplift in both prop mounting bushes

Pass 10 Jan 2015 85,514 miles

Stone chip zone 'A'

Fail 3 Jan 2015 85,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Stone chip zone 'A'

Pass 13 Dec 2013 78,209 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 71,203 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 62,738 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 54,551 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 54,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 47,353 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 37,598 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 29,339 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 22,599 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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CX53 HFY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CX53 HFY, 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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CX53 HFY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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