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NL53 EBK

2003 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

183,858 mi
Last recorded183,858 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 EBK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 183,858 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL SEATS ()

Fail 23 Oct 2023 183,572 miles

Driver's airbag missing different steering wheel (7.1.5 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ALL ()

Pass 5 Nov 2022 182,204 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 182,177 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill panel split open at rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2022 181,734 miles

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 17 Jan 2022 181,721 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (c))

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

Coolant leak ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 181,138 miles

Exhaust Noisy

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 181,138 miles

Exhaust Noisy

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 176,621 miles

Exhaust noisy

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside rear lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 170,394 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 170,388 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability strut to hub (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 160,101 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Jul 2017 160,101 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Headlamp aim too low Nearside and Offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 154,799 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 153,888 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 153,888 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 151,177 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 137,162 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 137,162 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 132,459 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 132,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 126,230 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 116,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 116,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 106,060 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 106,060 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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 98,744 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 98,744 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 89,401 miles

Damage to nearside rear bumper

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 85,039 miles

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)

Fail 2 Oct 2006 85,039 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 19 Aug 2006 83,811 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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NL53 EBK is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 NL53 EBK, 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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NL53 EBK is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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