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FD53 SPX

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

90,250 mi
Last recorded90,250 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 SPX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 90,250 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 90,250 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 89,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 85,102 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 82,784 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 82,783 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 79,880 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on outer edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Aug 2013 79,879 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Both rear tyres cracking on outer edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jun 2012 76,886 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 7 Jun 2012 76,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure

Engine management light on

Pass 30 Mar 2011 72,829 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 70,921 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 65,850 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 65,843 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 62,012 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 62,012 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 51,287 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 51,287 miles

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

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

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

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

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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FD53 SPX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FD53 SPX, 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 FD53 SPX registered?

FD53 SPX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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