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NL53 ZNR

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

109,402 mi
Last recorded109,402 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 109,402 miles

bodywork damage to nearside

front and center exhaust has a minor leak of gasses

front brakes may require servising

Fail 1 Sep 2012 409,402 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brakes may require servising

Pass 1 Sep 2011 101,264 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s park brake effort below normal

Fail 30 Aug 2011 101,182 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear brake discs worn and pitted

Pass 1 Sep 2010 89,578 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 78,849 miles

unabel to completely asess wheelbearings due to 4wd layout , though on test run offside front wheelbearing may begining to sound rough in operation

Fail 11 Jul 2009 78,849 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

unabel to completely asess wheelbearings due to 4wd layout , though on test run offside front wheelbearing may begining to sound rough in operation

Pass 26 Mar 2008 56,137 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2008 55,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 42,011 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 42,011 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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 ZNR is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 ZNR, 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 ZNR is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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