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OU53 HOA

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

155,178 mi
Last recorded155,178 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 155,178 miles

General surface corrosion under vehicle

Pass 12 May 2023 153,904 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 149,191 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 144,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2019 136,679 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 124,019 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 May 2017 111,635 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2016 101,232 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 96,901 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 94,710 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

engine managment light on

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Apr 2013 85,236 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 79,150 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 73,321 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall has cuts - no cords

o/s/f inner gaiter split

Pass 24 Mar 2010 66,910 miles

offside inner drive shaft gaiter split

Fail 23 Mar 2010 66,906 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 6 Apr 2009 59,197 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2008 57,254 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 51,105 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 38,504 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 HOA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 HOA, 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 HOA registered?

OU53 HOA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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