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OW53 FPA

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

119,864 mi
Last recorded119,864 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 FPA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 119,864 miles

vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 5 Jul 2024 119,863 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn offside/nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn offside/nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 119,736 miles

headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 4 Jun 2021 119,603 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 118,441 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 112,600 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 107,701 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 104,345 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 99,369 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 93,472 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 85,081 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 80,478 miles

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

offside front tyre heavily worn on edges

Pass 2 Aug 2011 76,163 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)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 74,548 miles

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

Nkock from Rear N/S of Vehicle when Moving

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 72,433 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 9 Jan 2008 68,868 miles

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Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre Damage n/s/f Large amount of (chunks) outer sidewall

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 68,868 miles

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

Tyre Damage n/s/f Large amount of (chunks) outer sidewall

Pass 21 Dec 2006 59,123 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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OW53 FPA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OW53 FPA, 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 OW53 FPA registered?

OW53 FPA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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