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MM53 CWZ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

189,862 mi
Last recorded189,862 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 CWZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 189,862 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 189,781 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault MIL (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits XS VERY (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits XS VERY (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side NIL (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side NIL (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated TRAVEL (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering SILL\FLOOR AM (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective IMAGE BOTH POOR (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear VERY STRONG PETROL FUMES

Pass 23 Mar 2019 179,429 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 171,344 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 162,831 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2016 154,707 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sets of (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 146,133 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 146,133 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 134,379 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 134,379 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 123,438 miles

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

note;sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2012 115,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 115,020 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 106,194 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 96,851 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 96,851 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 86,916 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 75,237 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 64,928 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 64,928 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 58,319 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 58,319 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

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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MM53 CWZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 MM53 CWZ, 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 MM53 CWZ registered?

MM53 CWZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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