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CX53 YHK

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

187,954 mi
Last recorded187,954 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 YHK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 187,954 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 187,954 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 187,576 miles

brake fluid in need of change

Pass 23 Apr 2018 178,088 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 178,082 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box and front connecting joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened near rear attachment (2.4.G.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 173,413 miles

Nearside Front strut corrosion started----

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge worn bad

Pass 22 Apr 2016 169,042 miles

Front both brake discs metal shields corroded----

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

Rear seat belts not checked----

Fail 21 Apr 2016 169,021 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake calipper piston leaking---- (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken strut spring (2.4.C.1a)

Front both brake discs metal shields corroded----

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

Rear seat belts not checked----

Pass 9 Mar 2015 164,170 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 150,823 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 132,883 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 114,394 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 96,440 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 77,747 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 77,747 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 61,643 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 61,643 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 47,772 miles

Centre Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 47,772 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 21,512 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 YHK is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YHK, 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 YHK is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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