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NK53 ZNW

2003 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,741 mi
Last recorded118,741 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 ZNW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2019 118,741 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 22 Feb 2019 118,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions tyre is also below the legal limit (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sills need welding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2018 111,119 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 111,119 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 102,920 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking lubricant (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre has uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking lubricant (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre has uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes coated in grease not allowing a full inspection

Fail 11 Mar 2017 102,920 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded inner & outer (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking lubricant (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre has uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking lubricant (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre has uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes coated in grease not allowing a full inspection

Fail 10 Mar 2017 102,897 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded where they come through floor (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

both front inner cv boots weaping at small clip

both front suspension struts corroded

front and rear sub frames corroded

front anti roll bar link bushes cracking

nearside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre bald on edges

offside rear tyre worn on edges and cracking

Pass 4 Mar 2016 97,330 miles

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

underbody corrosion

Fail 3 Mar 2016 97,328 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

underbody corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2015 89,182 miles

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

rear suspension corroded

underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Jul 2014 77,135 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 72,206 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 72,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 63,365 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 54,517 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 46,174 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 37,440 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 29,236 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 20,651 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 20,651 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 10,890 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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NK53 ZNW is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Green 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 NK53 ZNW, 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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NK53 ZNW is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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