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LG53 GWJ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,313 mi
Last recorded142,313 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 GWJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 142,313 miles

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

Offside 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 135,049 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres cracked and worn on outer edges

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 10 Sep 2015 134,945 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda readings very high maybe due to exhaust blow. test stopped due to engine overheat? (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate obscured BY TOWBAR (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid top up water (8.2.3)

all(4) tyres have cracks in sidewalls 195/60/15

both front antiroll bar drop link bushes, worn

both front tyres worn very low on edges (BALD)

engine running hot, emissions not tested

front antiroll bar "D" bushes worn

stone chip in front screen

Pass 6 Aug 2014 125,522 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Aug 2014 125,520 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 109,798 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2012 96,059 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 96,059 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 81,634 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 67,158 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2009 54,529 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 15 Aug 2008 41,309 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 26,156 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 12,302 miles

Front number plate cracked,but still readable. †

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 GWJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GWJ, 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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LG53 GWJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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