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FE53 OYY

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

88,960 mi
Last recorded88,960 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 88,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE CRACKED BETWEEN TREAD PATTERN

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

SURFACE CORROSSION ON SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Pass 8 Dec 2023 82,094 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

SURFACE CORROSSION ON SUSPENSION COMPONENTS

Pass 2 Dec 2022 76,004 miles

surface corrossion on suspension components

Pass 3 Dec 2021 70,208 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2020 59,746 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 47,003 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 44,944 miles

Body has slight corrosion slight corrosion on various parts of underbody (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread also slight damage advise changing (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel hand brake lever high (3.1.6b)

co and lambda emissions only just passed test advise attention at earliest convienience

damage to rear bumper and n/s front wing

n/s rear tyre perishing on walls advise changing at earliest convienience

note:- new discs and pads have been fitted all round

Pass 27 Apr 2012 36,156 miles

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

o/s front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 19 Oct 2007 34,524 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2006 28,800 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 24,623 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 24,623 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 OYY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 FE53 OYY, 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 OYY registered?

FE53 OYY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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