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P530 UCA

2003 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

111,235 mi
Last recorded111,235 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP530 UCA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 111,235 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 108,733 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 108,722 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 105,833 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Axle worn

Rear Corrosion to sub frame

Slight wear to rear suspension bushes

Fail 4 Jan 2017 105,833 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Axle worn

Rear Corrosion to sub frame

Slight wear to rear suspension bushes

Pass 6 Jan 2016 99,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering rack damp

slight wear to rear subframe

slight wear to rear suspension bushes

Pass 8 Jan 2015 96,387 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight blow to mid exhaust box.

Slight corrosion to rear subframe

Slight wear to rear supension bushes

Steering rack damp.

Fail 5 Jan 2015 96,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight blow to mid exhaust box.

Slight corrosion to rear subframe

Slight wear to rear supension bushes

Steering rack damp.

Pass 30 Sep 2013 94,128 miles

Both front tyres inner and outer edges getting low.

Coolant leak.

Front number plate cracked.

Oil leak.

Power steering pump getting noisey.

Rear anti-roll bar getting corroded.

Rear subframe getting corroded.

Rear suspension bushes getting worn.

Some play at steering wheel.

Some play both front anti-roll bar link ball joints.

Steering rack weaping.

Fail 27 Sep 2013 94,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Both front tyres inner and outer edges getting low.

Coolant leak.

Front number plate cracked.

Oil leak.

Power steering pump getting noisey.

Rear anti-roll bar getting corroded.

Rear subframe getting corroded.

Rear suspension bushes getting worn.

Some play at steering wheel.

Some play both front anti-roll bar link ball joints.

Steering rack weaping.

Pass 22 Sep 2012 92,144 miles

Oil leak

both front c.v boots perished

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear tyres wearing

front discs worn on inner egde

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Pass 3 Oct 2011 91,488 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 91,464 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Heat shield adrift and loose

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2010 89,271 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2010 89,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 87,672 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2009 87,629 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 86,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 84,955 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)

Fail 6 Oct 2007 84,929 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 81,987 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 81,987 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 78,751 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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P530 UCA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 P530 UCA, 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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P530 UCA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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