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DE53 ENC

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,598 mi
Last recorded87,598 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 ENC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 87,598 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 87,592 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bolt missing on bracket (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 82,655 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 74,776 miles

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

chassis corroded

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2013 72,627 miles

n/s rear seatbelt slow to retract.

Pass 30 Jan 2012 62,001 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 62,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 55,793 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 46,945 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 13 Aug 2007 30,121 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 27,747 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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DE53 ENC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ENC, 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 ENC registered?

DE53 ENC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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The MOT history for DE53 ENC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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