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NA53 SXJ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

131,511 mi
Last recorded131,511 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 SXJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 131,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sill covers fitted

Underbody and Chassis undersealed preventing inspection

Fail 2 Oct 2021 131,499 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3 x brake pipe - offside rear floor junction box (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner and Outer Sill - Subframe mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner and Outer Sill - Subframe Mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Sill covers fitted

Underbody and Chassis undersealed preventing inspection

Pass 1 Oct 2020 126,478 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted preventing inspection

underbody and suspension components heavily undersealed preventing inspection

Pass 26 Sep 2019 122,235 miles

front subframe and suspension components slightly corroded

play in steering rack inner joints

rear subframe and suspension components slightly corroded

underbody and inner sills undersealed and slightly corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2018 114,971 miles

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

inner sills undersealed preventing inspection

underside suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2017 109,209 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

nearside sill undersealed preventing inspection

underbody slightly corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2017 109,209 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2016 105,818 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 99,068 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 94,576 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 94,576 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 92,119 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 85,642 miles

catalyst missing

Pass 27 Jul 2011 73,569 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 61,312 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear discs worn

front discs slightly worn on inner faces

Pass 12 Aug 2009 58,734 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 56,298 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 50,965 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 37,055 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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NA53 SXJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NA53 SXJ, 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 NA53 SXJ registered?

NA53 SXJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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