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ME53 WRX

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

163,222 mi
Last recorded163,222 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME53 WRX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 163,222 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body surface rust / covered in under seal

Pass 9 Sep 2021 161,587 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 159,224 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

nearside and offside rear brake backplates starting to corrode

Fail 25 Jan 2021 159,221 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

nearside and offside rear brake backplates starting to corrode

Pass 17 Jan 2020 156,688 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 156,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 155,009 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 152,854 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 152,851 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 140,559 miles

under shields fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2016 127,693 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 114,359 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 114,359 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 94,161 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 77,297 miles

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Fail 12 Nov 2012 77,297 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

Pass 9 Nov 2011 70,309 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre perished on outer wall

Fail 9 Nov 2011 70,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

offside front tyre perished on outer wall

Pass 13 Nov 2010 67,096 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 62,706 miles

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

nearside front tyre has started cracking on its inside wall

nearside front wheel bolt damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2008 56,542 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 56,542 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 49,469 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 30,761 miles

offside front tyre worn on edge

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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ME53 WRX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 ME53 WRX, 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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ME53 WRX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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