MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,648 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
Offside Front Brake linkage has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
front exhaust mount bolt missing
Brake performance not tested leaking pipe (3.7.A.1)
Coil spring not correctly located all springs insecure when jacked up (2.4.C.2)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into car (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking metal brake pipe (3.6.A.1)
Steering system fouling steering u/j touching exhaust (2.2.D.2a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
abs pump mount bolt missing but still secure
front exhaust mount bolt missing
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
EML on
Offside Rear Tyre sidewall damaged
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear tyres cut to side wall
oil leaks
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear tyres cut to side wall
oil leaks
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
exhaust catalytic converter flange corroded
exhaust rubbing on rear axle mount
slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes
slight leak o/s outer cv gaiter
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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)
front brake pads wearing
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs corroding on inner surfaces
all tyres worn on inner and outer edges
Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
all tyres worn on inner and outer edges
How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?
Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LT53 LMJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 LT53 LMJ, 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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LT53 LMJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 October 2003.
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