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LF53 YUL

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

157,604 mi
Last recorded157,604 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 YUL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 157,604 miles

COOLENT LEAK

REAR ANTI ROLL BAR CORRODED

Pass 18 Feb 2021 152,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear inner sills and end plates (5.3.6 (a) (i))

cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Fail 3 Feb 2021 152,953 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure rear most mount loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end plate corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end plate corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

cover sills and under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 28 Jan 2020 147,215 miles

cover sills and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Fail 28 Jan 2020 147,215 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

cover sills and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components

Pass 30 Jan 2019 139,470 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive steering rack area ?? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 134,678 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 125,979 miles

osr tyre 3mm

Fail 25 Jan 2017 125,979 miles

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

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

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

osr tyre 3mm

Pass 26 Jan 2016 114,224 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 106,215 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 102,996 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

some corrosion to inside edges of both front brake discs

windscreen chipped in lower ns swept area

Pass 9 May 2014 102,996 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

some corrosion to inside edges of both front brake discs

windscreen chipped in lower ns swept area

Pass 7 May 2013 107,390 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to inside edges of both front brake discs

Fail 27 Mar 2012 94,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 94,475 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 80,924 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 78,956 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 68,225 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 58,365 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 58,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 48,595 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 39,156 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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LF53 YUL is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 LF53 YUL, 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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LF53 YUL is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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