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NA53 SXN

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,286 mi
Last recorded128,286 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 SXN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2021 128,286 miles

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

Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp changing without yous of switch (4.2.3 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 111,073 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

car showing slight corrosion all over floor and suspension

Fail 6 Nov 2020 111,034 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Oil Sump Corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill/Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sill/Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 98,160 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2019 98,158 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 94,791 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 94,785 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 90,068 miles

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

floor covered in protective paint

Fail 11 Jul 2017 90,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat/holder ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

e m i light on

front anti roll bar saddle bushes worn

underside surface corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2016 84,571 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion crossmember (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroded and blowing

Pass 2 May 2015 80,871 miles

engine management light on

exhaust corroded and blowing

offside front tyre perishing

Fail 1 May 2015 80,871 miles

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

engine management light on

exhaust corroded and blowing

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 12 May 2014 76,706 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 May 2013 70,614 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 70,614 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2012 65,999 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 62,062 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 55,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 31 Dec 2008 45,102 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 35,391 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 26,323 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 SXN is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NA53 SXN, 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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NA53 SXN is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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