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NL53 OOA

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,088 mi
Last recorded128,088 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 128,088 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2016 122,836 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 116,877 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 19 Aug 2015 116,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 111,295 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 111,295 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 111,198 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 104,463 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 96,321 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 96,321 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 87,082 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 87,082 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 74,597 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 60,947 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 51,350 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 39,003 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 31,370 miles

inner edge of offside front tyre worn

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 OOA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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