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FX53 OWJ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,638 mi
Last recorded94,638 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2009
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 OWJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2009 94,638 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 89,314 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 82,518 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2007 82,518 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 66,747 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 66,747 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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FX53 OWJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FX53 OWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FX53 OWJ registered?

FX53 OWJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is FX53 OWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FX53 OWJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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