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NL53 HYX

2003 Subaru Impreza GX AWD

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

103,891 mi
Last recorded103,891 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza GX AWD79,903 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 HYX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza GX AWD
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2022 103,891 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front inner boots slight seepage (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 135,081 miles

advice on slight surface corrosion on front and rear axles and floor

Fail 6 Feb 2021 135,081 miles

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

advice on slight surface corrosion on front and rear axles and floor

Pass 13 Mar 2020 134,537 miles

slight corrosion to underside and exposed components

Pass 25 Sep 2018 126,427 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 115,389 miles

previous repairs and underseal

suspension parts corroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 25 Sep 2017 115,379 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

previous repairs and underseal

suspension parts corroded

underbody corrosion

Fail 30 Aug 2017 115,205 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 110,928 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 106,487 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 101,589 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 97,242 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 93,456 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 89,028 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2011 89,025 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2010 81,324 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2009 73,742 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 67,279 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 67,279 miles

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 54,199 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 41,759 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2006 41,759 miles

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

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

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)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza GX AWD?

Based on 3,595 MOT tests across 290 vehicles.

72.4%
Pass Rate
6,756
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
290
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 172
position lamp(s) not working 125
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 105
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 93
Registration plate lamp not working 85
Full Subaru Impreza GX AWD reliability report

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NL53 HYX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza GX AWD in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Impreza GX AWD models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 79,903 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza GX AWD fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 172 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NL53 HYX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza GX AWD typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Subaru Impreza GX AWD is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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NL53 HYX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza GX AWD, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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