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NL53 ZNU

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

117,249 mi
Last recorded117,249 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 117,249 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

sump slightly corroded

various Tyre valves perished

Pass 30 Jan 2018 100,606 miles

Body has slight corrosion all jacking points showing slight corrosion and damage due to jacking (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear nail in tread and worn on inside edge

Fail 30 Jan 2018 100,606 miles

Body has slight corrosion all jacking points showing slight corrosion and damage due to jacking (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear nail in tread and worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Feb 2017 93,257 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 85,214 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts 2 rears (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 77,170 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 69,769 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 61,627 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2013 61,594 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

both front wiperblade ends split

Pass 2 Aug 2012 58,383 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn and corroded

rear diff bushes slightly worn

Pass 10 Aug 2011 53,766 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 52,117 miles

corrosion on brake discs

Fail 25 Oct 2010 52,107 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion on brake discs

Pass 2 Oct 2009 47,240 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 47,240 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 41,630 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 33,371 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 24,791 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 ZNU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZNU, 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 ZNU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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