MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,478 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
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)
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 ()
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
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
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)
tyres starting to wear on edges
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
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)
Both front tyres wearing on inner edge.
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
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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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What year was DE53 EKZ registered?
DE53 EKZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 September 2003.
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