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OU53 HPC

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

165,783 mi
Last recorded165,783 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 165,783 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 163,080 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 157,517 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 149,548 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 136,543 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 123,525 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 117,275 miles

engine management warning lamp indicates a fault

offside/nearside rear suspension all components corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2016 117,273 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management warning lamp indicates a fault

offside/nearside rear suspension all components corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2015 116,572 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 116,569 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 113,626 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 110,936 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 103,468 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 90,902 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 80,591 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 70,740 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 60,164 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 48,009 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 36,538 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 HPC 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 89.5%.

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 HPC, 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 HPC registered?

OU53 HPC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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