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NU53 EPL

2003 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

102,919 mi
Last recorded102,919 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 EPL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2023 102,919 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 99,252 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 95,971 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 92,681 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rear sections of both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 89,013 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 84,585 miles

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

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 79,928 miles

front and back suspension rusty

Pass 15 Aug 2016 74,886 miles

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

rear suspension getting very rusty

Pass 13 Aug 2015 69,428 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 64,470 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 58,893 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 58,893 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 53,458 miles

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

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

o/s/f .brake binding.slight.

Pass 1 Sep 2011 48,406 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 42,418 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

rear tyres cracking around tread and side walls

Pass 1 Sep 2009 36,968 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

nearside front tyre close to limit and slightly perished

offside wiper blade slightly worn

Fail 1 Sep 2009 36,968 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres slightly perished

nearside front tyre close to limit and slightly perished

offside wiper blade slightly worn

Pass 2 Sep 2008 32,601 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 24,767 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 20,608 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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NU53 EPL is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NU53 EPL, 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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What year was NU53 EPL registered?

NU53 EPL is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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