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FE53 OYW

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,430 mi
Last recorded101,430 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 OYW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 101,430 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 100,623 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 97,100 miles

Nearside Front ball joint slight play

brake pads wearing thin

slight oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2020 97,100 miles

Nearside Front ball joint slight play

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

brake pads wearing thin

slight oil leak

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 95,076 miles

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

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

various areas of light corrosion

wipers splitting

Pass 2 Jun 2017 87,440 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 87,430 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 81,454 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 76,446 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 25 Feb 2015 76,446 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2014 73,146 miles

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

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

n/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 25 Feb 2014 73,146 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

n/s mirror glass cracked

o/s wiper blade split on ends

Pass 22 Feb 2013 69,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

brake pipes covered

has bigger tyre fitted to rear than front

nsr tyre perished

osr inner uj boot leaking

osr tyre perished

Pass 16 Feb 2012 63,814 miles

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

both inner c.v boots weaping

Pass 9 Feb 2011 58,238 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 58,328 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 57,413 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 57,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 46,937 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 38,542 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 28,502 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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FE53 OYW is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver 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 FE53 OYW, 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 FE53 OYW registered?

FE53 OYW is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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