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DY53 HCA

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

151,711 mi
Last recorded151,711 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 HCA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 151,711 miles

Front cross member/rad support corroding

Handbrake travel

Metal brake pipes corroding

o/s/r and n/s/r outer/inner sills damaged and corroding

smoke from tail pipe

Fail 26 Feb 2019 151,619 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Holed and corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front cross member/rad support corroding

Handbrake travel

o/s/r and n/s/r outer/inner sills damaged and corroding

smoke from tail pipe

Pass 26 Feb 2018 146,260 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 132,424 miles

rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 18 Nov 2016 132,424 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Nov 2015 130,229 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspectionof adult belt

srs warning light does not illuminate

Fail 28 Oct 2015 130,222 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling on coil spring (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed fouling on road wheel (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspectionof adult belt

Offside wiper blade broken at end

Pass 30 Sep 2014 117,984 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 104,755 miles

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

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

front tyres perished

Pass 28 Sep 2012 95,035 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 95,032 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 91,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 86,321 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 86,321 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 81,213 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 81,213 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 75,699 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 71,303 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 59,741 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 HCA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 HCA, 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 HCA registered?

DY53 HCA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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