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NL53 JAO

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

144,279 mi
Last recorded144,279 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 JAO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 144,279 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 144,273 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 135,619 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 124,627 miles

slight grease leak from o/s/f inner cv boot

Fail 14 Sep 2015 124,627 miles

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

slight grease leak from o/s/f inner cv boot

Pass 26 Aug 2014 120,003 miles

All 4 brake discs worn

Both front tyres worn (inner edge)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 112,849 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 112,849 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 105,066 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 93,595 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 91,543 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 91,542 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

offside rear brake disc poor

Pass 9 Aug 2010 79,205 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 65,617 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 65,617 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 52,390 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 52,718 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge advise tracking check

Pass 16 Aug 2007 38,609 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 27,960 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 JAO is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 JAO, 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 JAO is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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