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LG53 GWE

2003 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,568 mi
Last recorded89,568 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 GWE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2022 89,568 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 89,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 85,454 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2020 85,398 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 75,190 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2019 75,108 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 62,357 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 61,017 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 58,287 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 45,826 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 39,062 miles

Front brake discs corroded N/S and O/S

O/S/F wiper blade has small splits but still clearing screen

Rear exhaust section corroded but not leaking gases

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 22 Aug 2014 39,062 miles

Front brake discs corroded N/S and O/S

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

O/S/F wiper blade has small splits but still clearing screen

Rear exhaust section corroded but not leaking gases

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Sep 2013 32,936 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 32,936 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 27,614 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 22,199 miles

all tyres slight deterioration

Fail 20 Sep 2010 18,400 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 18,400 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 15,217 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 12,161 miles

all tyre walls perished

front number plate cracked but still secure

Pass 28 Aug 2007 9,778 miles

Front number plate broken but can still be read and is secure

Pass 15 Sep 2006 7,756 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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LG53 GWE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LG53 GWE, 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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What year was LG53 GWE registered?

LG53 GWE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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