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OY53 RKE

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,332 mi
Last recorded121,332 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 RKE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 121,332 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 119,044 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 109,096 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 109,096 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 108,777 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 100,199 miles

offside front tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Fail 7 May 2013 97,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 May 2013 97,893 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 89,653 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 89,564 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

front wipers split

Pass 7 Jun 2011 81,737 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 73,568 miles

both rear and offside front tyres worn low on inner edges

both sides front brake pads worn low

Pass 22 Jun 2009 66,228 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 66,218 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 64,937 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 51,228 miles

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

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

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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OY53 RKE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OY53 RKE, 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 OY53 RKE registered?

OY53 RKE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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