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OU53 HNW

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

118,149 mi
Last recorded118,149 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2020 118,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output poor pattern (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 116,429 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 116,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 116,015 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced poor beam pattern (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2016 114,628 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 112,373 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 109,601 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 107,259 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 107,194 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 104,332 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 102,389 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 99,344 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 99,344 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 85,225 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 73,253 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 60,050 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Aug 2006 46,399 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 HNW is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HNW, 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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OU53 HNW is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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