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OU53 FYP

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

163,881 mi
Last recorded163,881 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 FYP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 163,881 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 154,382 miles

n/s/r tyre perisihing

Pass 17 Jun 2017 143,988 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 135,686 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 133,404 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 130,445 miles

Nearside front tyre cut to sidewall but no cords exposed

Fail 12 Jun 2014 130,445 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside front tyre cut to sidewall but no cords exposed

Pass 18 Jun 2013 112,322 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 97,870 miles

rear discs slightly pitted

Fail 27 Jul 2012 97,870 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 20 Dec 2011 90,451 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 79,901 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 70,723 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 30 Oct 2008 59,929 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn down shoulders

Pass 6 Nov 2007 47,487 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 33,777 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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OU53 FYP is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 OU53 FYP, 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 OU53 FYP registered?

OU53 FYP is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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