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HY53 VWR

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,941 mi
Last recorded165,941 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 165,941 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2023 165,872 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 163,388 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 160,368 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 160,275 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 160,122 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 156,534 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 150,134 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 150,124 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 147,805 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside front inner (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2016 145,848 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 139,959 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 122,358 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 103,211 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 103,211 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 96,772 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 96,772 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Apr 2011 88,881 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2011 88,881 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 82,600 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 82,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 69,030 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 69,030 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 57,180 miles

both front tyres starting to go out of shape.

Fail 21 Aug 2008 57,180 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front tyres starting to go out of shape.

Pass 24 Aug 2007 46,413 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 36,951 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 VWR is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 HY53 VWR, 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 VWR is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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