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HY53 UEO

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

162,679 mi
Last recorded162,679 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 UEO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 162,679 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 162,679 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 160,002 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 157,150 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

front number plate cracked

front sub frame corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2013 145,289 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Brake pedal antislip worn

Front number plate damaged

General corrosion to all ssuspension components

N/s/r shock absorber weaping

Some wear to front antiroll bar 'd' bushes

Various small chips on windscreen

Fail 13 Nov 2013 145,289 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Brake pedal antislip worn

Front number plate damaged

General corrosion to all ssuspension components

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

N/s/r shock absorber weaping

Some wear to front antiroll bar 'd' bushes

Various small chips on windscreen

Pass 22 Nov 2012 130,456 miles

Advanced corrosion around rear outer cv joints

Evidence of grease around o/s inner cv gaiter

Front brake pads worn close to service limits

Light fluid weap from n/s/r shock absorber

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination

Rear exhaust mounts corroding

Some corrosion to rear brake pipes

Some corrosion to rear subframe

Some uneven wear to all tyres

Rear brake pads worn beyond service limits and close to mot limit

Fail 22 Nov 2012 130,453 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Advanced corrosion around rear outer cv joints

Both headlamp lenses badly deteriorated, pattern poor o/s

Evidence of grease around o/s inner cv gaiter

Front brake pads worn close to service limits

Light fluid weap from n/s/r shock absorber

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination

Rear exhaust mounts corroding

Some corrosion to rear brake pipes

Some corrosion to rear subframe

Some uneven wear to all tyres

Rear brake pads worn beyond service limits and close to mot limit

Pass 9 Nov 2011 115,186 miles

Both front antiroll bar links worn

Brake pedal pad wearing

Front brake pads worn close to service limits

Front number plate damaged

Headlamp patterns poor

Oil leak on n/s/r shock absorber, but still working

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination

Rear brake pads worn close to service limits

Rear exhaust deteriorating around joint and mounting

Small chips to windscreen

Some deterioration to both rear trailing arm front bushes

Fail 9 Nov 2011 115,186 miles

Both front antiroll bar links worn

Brake pedal pad wearing

Front brake pads worn close to service limits

Front number plate damaged

Headlamp patterns poor

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

Oil leak on n/s/r shock absorber, but still working

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination

Rear brake pads worn close to service limits

Rear exhaust deteriorating around joint and mounting

Small chips to windscreen

Some deterioration to both rear trailing arm front bushes

Pass 10 Nov 2010 99,552 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2010 99,552 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 85,832 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 69,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 69,111 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 44,396 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 44,396 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 44,333 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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HY53 UEO is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 UEO, 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 UEO is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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