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LT53 EFC

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,123 mi
Last recorded98,123 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 EFC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 98,123 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 98,123 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 97,990 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 97,256 miles

Both sills, rear sub frame / suspension components corroded

Emissions only just met minimum requirements

Front brake disc inner faces heavily corroded

Front to rear brake pipes corroded, all four at connection box

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall split

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 97,256 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Both sills, rear sub frame / suspension components corroded

Emissions only just met minimum requirements

Front brake disc inner faces heavily corroded

Front to rear brake pipes corroded, all four at connection box

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both bulbs fitted incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall split

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2017 95,489 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

engine management light on dash board

Fail 2 Nov 2017 95,391 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive fast idle & second fast idle (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

engine management light on dash board

Pass 3 Nov 2016 89,324 miles

Emissions just met minimum requirements may require adjustment or repair

Engine management light on indicating a fault

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 89,170 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened anti roll bar inner and outer mounting areas corroded and detatched (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Emissions just met minimum requirements may require adjustment or repair

Engine management light on indicating a fault

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened anti roll bar mounting area (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 89,161 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar mount area (2.4.A.3)

Brakes have slight judder

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear suspension components / under chassis corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2015 79,837 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 73,807 miles

Emissions only just met minimum requirements,may require repair or adjustment

Engine management light on indicating a fault

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2014 73,806 miles

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

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

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

Both front wiper blades split,advise replacement

Emissions only just met minimum requirements,may require repair or adjustment

Engine management light on indicating a fault

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 64,970 miles

the engine warning lamp is on

Pass 2 Nov 2012 56,962 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 52,754 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 50,175 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 49,951 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 45,311 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 37,317 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 30,070 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 25,255 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 24,620 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 24,620 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Advise front number plate cracked and broken top corner

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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LT53 EFC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LT53 EFC, 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 LT53 EFC registered?

LT53 EFC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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