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EX53 RDU

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

206,451 mi
Last recorded206,451 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 RDU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 206,451 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 196,426 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 189,414 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyres wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 180,774 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 172,124 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 159,912 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 147,512 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2013 147,444 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 135,556 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 119,038 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 1 Sep 2010 104,054 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 88,489 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 88,366 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 74,515 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 59,317 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 44,253 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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EX53 RDU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EX53 RDU, 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 EX53 RDU registered?

EX53 RDU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 September 2003.

Is EX53 RDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 RDU shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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