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HY53 UEL

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

140,579 mi
Last recorded140,579 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 UEL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 140,579 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 139,421 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 139,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2021 131,684 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 128,749 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 128,726 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 123,085 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven inner edges

cut to offside rear tyre inner sidewall

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 19 Mar 2019 123,083 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

both rear tyres worn uneven inner edges

cut to offside rear tyre inner sidewall

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2018 117,220 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall perished

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 109,994 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 99,550 miles

coolant leak

product on headlight lenses

slight play in all anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 12 Mar 2015 95,366 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 90,724 miles

splits in both rear tyres,ply or cord not visible

Fail 12 Mar 2014 90,675 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

splits in both rear tyres,ply or cord not visible

Pass 13 Mar 2013 86,048 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

damage to front number plate

Fail 13 Mar 2013 86,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

damage to front number plate

Pass 14 Mar 2012 81,235 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 81,226 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Mar 2011 74,370 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 66,870 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

front tyres wearing on edges & splitting

splits in rear tyres

Pass 17 Mar 2009 60,118 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 60,118 miles

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 49,089 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 37,442 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge.

offside front tyre worn badly inner edge.

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

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 UEL is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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

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