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OU53 HPL

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,496 mi
Last recorded127,496 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 127,496 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 127,496 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2017 125,723 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 125,723 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2016 123,517 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 120,400 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 May 2014 118,306 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 116,203 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

all tyres splitting on sidewalls and tread, tread tearing off in chuncks, but not to cords at time of test

engine warning light on

whole underside slightly corroded

Pass 13 May 2013 116,203 miles

all tyres splitting on sidewalls and tread, tread tearing off in chuncks, but not to cords at time of test

engine warning light on

whole underside slightly corroded

Fail 11 May 2013 116,203 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

all tyres splitting on sidewalls and tread, tread tearing off in chuncks, but not to cords at time of test

engine warning light on

whole underside slightly corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2012 112,881 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2012 112,881 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 106,891 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 106,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 86,815 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 86,815 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 70,340 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 48,704 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2006 32,881 miles

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

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

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 HPL 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 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HPL, 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 HPL is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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