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FD53 TGO

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,288 mi
Last recorded106,288 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 TGO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2020 106,288 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 99,698 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 91,801 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 83,727 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 78,926 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2016 78,926 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2015 71,034 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 70,344 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Dec 2014 70,343 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Dec 2013 62,203 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Dec 2012 52,313 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)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 42,862 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Front brake discs show signs of wear

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)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 42,862 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

Front brake discs show signs of wear

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

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)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2010 31,294 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 31,294 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 20,715 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 20,680 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 14,569 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Dec 2008 14,569 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 13,476 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 10,683 miles

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

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

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 TGO is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FD53 TGO, 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 TGO registered?

FD53 TGO is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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