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PE53 NSJ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,369 mi
Last recorded86,369 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 NSJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 86,369 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 82,484 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 79,089 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2018 74,673 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2017 68,488 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 64,132 miles

advice on front number plate

advice on slight blow at exhaust down pipe

Fail 23 Dec 2016 64,132 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advice on front number plate

advice on slight blow at exhaust down pipe

Pass 19 Dec 2015 59,485 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2015 59,485 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition exhaust (7.1.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sun strip (8.3.1e)

under trays fitted

engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2014 51,805 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 42,695 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 38,670 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 36,142 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 33,307 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2009 30,350 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 26,830 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 26,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2007 21,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2007 21,768 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate damaged

Pass 29 Sep 2006 17,507 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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PE53 NSJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PE53 NSJ, 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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PE53 NSJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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