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DE53 EKZ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

165,478 mi
Last recorded165,478 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 EKZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 165,478 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2019 165,478 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2018 155,108 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 155,108 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 151,517 miles

Coolant leak Radiator leaking ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer blowing due to corrosion (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 151,517 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front headlights require restoration as no clear image present (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords heavily perished so cords are visible on inner side wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Valve stem seriously damaged both rear valves are heavily perished and could cause sudden loss of tyre pressure (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Radiator leaking ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer blowing due to corrosion (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre un repairable as close to sidewall ()

Pass 15 Feb 2017 142,055 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 129,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 118,046 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 106,249 miles

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

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

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 26 Feb 2013 95,247 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 82,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 82,727 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 70,232 miles

tyres starting to wear on edges

Fail 21 Feb 2011 70,230 miles

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

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

tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 3 Nov 2009 64,565 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 64,565 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 45,160 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

Pass 13 Sep 2007 36,469 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 28,510 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre 3.0mm

o/s rear tyre 2.5mm

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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DE53 EKZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,597cc 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 DE53 EKZ, 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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DE53 EKZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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