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LK52 ZWY

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

136,785 mi
Last recorded136,785 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK52 ZWY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 136,785 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2019 136,783 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 136,765 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 131,343 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To front hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 124,745 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 114,370 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' not in direct vision but could spread (8.3.1a)

exhaust slightly corroded at front

Fail 15 Jul 2016 114,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front tyres have wear on edges

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' not in direct vision but could spread (8.3.1a)

exhaust slightly corroded at front

Pass 14 Jul 2015 104,698 miles

complete exhaust corroded and weeping on front joint

crack in windscreen on edge of zone "A" not in line of sight, but may spread

Pass 23 Jul 2014 95,124 miles

both main brake pipes corroded at off side rear

both rear inner sills starting to corrode

complete exhaust BADLY corroded on joints and mounts and weeping by front joint

cover sills fitted unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 23 Jul 2014 95,124 miles

both main brake pipes at off side rear corroded

both rear inner sills starting to corrode

complete exhaust BADLY corroded on joints and mounts and weeping on front joint

cover sills fitted unable to inspect outer sills

e.m.l on

near side rear tyre wearing on inner wall

off side front tyre worn on edges and inner wall

off side rear tyre BADLY split on inner wall

Pass 18 Jul 2013 85,688 miles

both main brake pipes corroded at off side rear

chip in near side windscreen not over 40 mm but may spread

complete exhaust corroded

corrosion starting on inner sills and rear chassis legs

cover sills fitted unable to inspect outer sills

front brake pads low

nail in off side rear tyre

off side front brake binding slightly

off side front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 18 Jul 2013 85,688 miles

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

both main brake pipes corroded at off side rear

chip in near side windscreen not over 40 mm but may spread

complete exhaust corroded

corrosion starting on inner sills and rear chassis legs

cover sills fitted unable to inspect outer sills

front brake pads low

nail in off side rear tyre

off side front brake binding slightly

off side front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 18 Jul 2012 78,427 miles

center and rear exhaust sections corroded

cover sills fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills

near side front tyre worn on edges

Fail 18 Jul 2012 78,427 miles

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

center and rear exhaust sections corroded

cover sills fitted unable to fully inspect outer sills

near side front tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Jul 2011 70,206 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

both main brake pipes corroded at rear

complete exhaust system very rusty

Fail 20 Jul 2011 70,206 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

both main brake pipes corroded at rear

complete exhaust system very rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2010 64,740 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 64,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 56,836 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 49,920 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 38,988 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 38,988 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 30,736 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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LK52 ZWY 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 65.2%.

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 LK52 ZWY, 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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LK52 ZWY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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