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OU53 FYW

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

60,025 mi
Last recorded60,025 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 FYW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 60,025 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 58,021 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Sep 2015 56,317 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 54,495 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 52,718 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Sep 2012 50,653 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Sep 2011 48,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Sep 2011 48,914 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Dec 2009 47,948 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 39,371 miles

Vehicle tested in wet conditions.

Pass 7 Jan 2008 35,283 miles

hand brake lever near end of travel

o/s/f tyre cut on inner side wall

Pass 12 Jan 2007 31,761 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 31,760 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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 FYW is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FYW, 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 FYW registered?

OU53 FYW is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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The MOT history for OU53 FYW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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