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NL53 ZNO

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

122,811 mi
Last recorded122,811 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 122,811 miles

Nearside outer sill repaired and covered with underseal

Offside sill reapaired and covered with underseal

both rear arches repaired and covered with underseal

front and rear subframes corroded

front brake discs corroded/pitted

nearside and offside floor to sill corroded

nearside front and offside front floor corroded

Fail 2 Nov 2021 122,809 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel tank insecure strap missing[other strap corroded] (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust silencer likely to become detached centre pipe detatched (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre just on legal limit and badly worn on both edges

Nearside outer sill repaired and covered with underseal

Offside sill reapaired and covered with underseal

both rear arches repaired and covered with underseal

front and rear subframes corroded

front brake discs corroded/pitted

nearside and offside floor to sill corroded

nearside front and offside front floor corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2020 120,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust in very poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords advise immediate replacement 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

handbrake high

Fail 8 Sep 2020 120,932 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake performance not tested due to risk of bonnet opening during decelerometer test (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Seat belt buckle missing all rear (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple parts of exhaust system in very poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords **ADVISE IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT** (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front brake flexible hose insecure

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear tyre punctured

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

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

battery defective

brake pedal rubber split

clutch pedal rubber split

handbrake high

part missing from air intake pipe allowing dirty air to enter engine

plastic sill covers restricting corrosion and strongly suspect sills excessively weakened

roughness felt at all wheels

wipers slightly streaky

Pass 17 Apr 2019 117,451 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged not through to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

handbrake high

rear seatback slightly insecure but not likely to become detached

sill covers fitted restricting view of sill corrosion check

Fail 8 Apr 2019 117,407 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and inner wheel arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and inner wheel arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged not through to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer c.v boot shows evidence of leaking but no visible holes

handbrake high

rear seatback slightly insecure but not likely to become detached

sill covers fitted restricting view of sill corrosion check

Pass 2 May 2018 110,922 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 110,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2017 95,886 miles

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

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

Fail 5 May 2017 95,886 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 87,555 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 84,508 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 84,478 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 74,453 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2014 74,453 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2013 64,856 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 64,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 55,723 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 55,723 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 48,628 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 40,148 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 40,148 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 33,810 miles

front tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 5 Oct 2009 33,810 miles

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

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

front tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 23 Sep 2008 30,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 30,571 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 23,158 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 18,955 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 ZNO is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ZNO, 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 ZNO is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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