MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,401 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust middle/rear joints corroded
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread/Bald inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S inner SIL/Jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Exhaust middle/rear joints corroded
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S and O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect N/S and O/S (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in tread/Bald inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/S and O/S (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/S and O/S inner SIL/Jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S Cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S - All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S Cracked in tread - Worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S Cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced N/S and O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S - All arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S and O/S Cracked in tread - Worn edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
surface rust showing under vehicle
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
surface rust showing under vehicle
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
both front tyres low on edges
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front tyre has chunk missing from outer sidewall
Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
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OX53 CHY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.
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 OX53 CHY, 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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OX53 CHY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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