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DY53 HCU

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

166,417 mi
Last recorded166,417 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 166,417 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Dec 2020 166,147 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 162,914 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 162,914 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 155,205 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 150,284 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 144,805 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from front section (7.1.2)

eye level brake light not working

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner & outer edge (225/35/18)

o/s/r anti-roll bar d-bush has slight movement

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

underside of vehicle has corrosion

Pass 20 Oct 2014 139,544 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2013 135,567 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 131,880 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2012 131,869 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 126,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 118,363 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 113,787 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 110,801 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 108,489 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2007 108,489 miles

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 99,481 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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DY53 HCU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DY53 HCU, 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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DY53 HCU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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