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FE53 UTP

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

150,060 mi
Last recorded150,060 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 150,060 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2018 148,442 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2017 145,154 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 145,154 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 138,409 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 138,305 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 136,206 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 136,180 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 130,008 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 120,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

unable to check outer sill plastic covers fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2013 120,212 miles

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

unable to check outer sill plastic covers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2011 113,953 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 107,278 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 107,278 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 100,908 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 93,412 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 93,229 miles

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)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 82,293 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 68,727 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 UTP is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UTP, 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 UTP is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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