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FE53 LRZ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

119,981 mi
Last recorded119,981 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 LRZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 119,981 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 119,981 miles

Front Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear under sealed (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal to rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2021 119,974 miles

Emissions not tested due to vehicle starting to overheat (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill excessively corroded and holed within 30cm of trailing arm bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed and corroded within 30cm of subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn hub ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill excessively corroded and holed within 30cm of trailing arm bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 114,365 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front head light beam pattern

both o/s and n/s inner sills corroded around jacking points

Fail 25 Jul 2020 114,327 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front head light beam pattern

both o/s and n/s inner sills corroded around jacking points

Pass 23 Jul 2019 109,462 miles

Nearside Front head lamp beam pattern deteriorating

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 109,462 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front head lamp beam pattern deteriorating

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 104,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre section to rear box joint corroded and cat to centre section joint badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 104,766 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at centre section to rear box joint corroded and cat to centre section joint badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 98,037 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 97,942 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 92,936 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 87,645 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wipers perished but clearing screen

Fail 3 Aug 2015 87,645 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wipers perished but clearing screen

Pass 21 Jul 2014 81,352 miles

Non standard exhaust fitted

Outer sill covers fitted

Upgraded brake system fitted

Upgraded suspension fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2014 81,352 miles

Non standard exhaust fitted

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

Outer sill covers fitted

Upgraded brake system fitted

Upgraded suspension fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2013 76,398 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

Fail 17 Mar 2013 76,325 miles

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

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

EML On

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 70,834 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 70,834 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 64,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine light on

Pass 23 Mar 2011 64,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

Pass 17 Mar 2010 56,679 miles

engine management light on

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2009 52,910 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 45,932 miles

2 x front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 11 Mar 2007 36,328 miles

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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FE53 LRZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 FE53 LRZ, 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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FE53 LRZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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