MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,307 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to hose (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
vehicle underbody has a coating
Brake performance not tested Spring/tyre condition (3.7.A.1)
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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills corroded - both sides (2.4.A.3)
brake pipe ends coated in grease. covers ov er underside
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch to sill corroded and holed (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch to sill corroded and holed (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
brake pipe ends coated in grease. covers ov er underside
brake pipes coated
How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FJ53 YSC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.
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 FJ53 YSC, 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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FJ53 YSC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 November 2003.
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