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HY53 EEV

2003 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

208,275 mi
Last recorded208,275 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 EEV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2019 208,275 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded multiple pipes next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s/r and n/s/r back plates, that hold parking brake shoes (1.1.21 (e) (i))

under body corroded

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 197,909 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 197,700 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2017 179,264 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 172,800 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault red airbag light on (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 164,444 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 164,444 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 154,589 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 154,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 145,087 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 128,275 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 128,275 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 118,458 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 118,458 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 105,899 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 92,190 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 84,545 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 84,545 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 73,885 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 58,777 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 43,961 miles

damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

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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HY53 EEV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HY53 EEV, 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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HY53 EEV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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