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DY53 ADO

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

144,057 mi
Last recorded144,057 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 ADO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2021 144,057 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 143,499 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 143,499 miles

Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 141,758 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 137,580 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 137,573 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 130,989 miles

crack in exhaust front pipe

Fail 14 Sep 2017 130,989 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

crack in exhaust front pipe

Pass 23 Sep 2016 124,417 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 119,132 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 119,132 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 112,738 miles

exhaust joint corroded between center and rear and leaking

Fail 18 Sep 2014 112,738 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust joint corroded between center and rear and leaking

Pass 30 Sep 2013 105,299 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 105,299 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

nsr brake disc face corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2012 99,383 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 94,685 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 90,427 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 79,835 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 63,331 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 48,925 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cut in passengers front tyre can not see braid at time of test.

Pass 8 Sep 2006 37,045 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2006 37,045 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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DY53 ADO is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DY53 ADO, 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 DY53 ADO registered?

DY53 ADO is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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