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LR53 CPU

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

80,052 mi
Last recorded80,052 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 CPU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017 80,052 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 79,365 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 79,365 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Outer brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 May 2016 75,853 miles

Covers fitted upper and lower

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2016 75,842 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Covers fitted upper and lower

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 71,132 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 71,049 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 May 2014 65,899 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 65,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 62,039 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front subframe slight surface corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2013 53,499 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 3 Jan 2013 53,491 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre worn 2mm on edges

Pass 13 Sep 2011 45,514 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both registration plates damaged/faded/delaminating.offside driveshaft inner cv joint split and leaking grease content. all these items will be new mot fails in 2012.

Pass 10 Sep 2010 37,836 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 31,693 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2009 31,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 27,564 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 20,527 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 16,371 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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LR53 CPU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LR53 CPU, 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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LR53 CPU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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