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PK53 SWY

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,932 mi
Last recorded94,932 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 SWY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2020 94,932 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested Road test not carried out due to dangerous defect and disc condition (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Aftermarket HID in halogen lamp (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Aftermarket HID in halogen lamp (4.1.4 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment Zero reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Outer pad wrong way round (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Clamp missing and terminals loose (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2016 93,856 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 89,318 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts worn on edges 70% of the rest of the tyre on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 84,924 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 81,890 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 77,132 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 69,911 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2010 61,287 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 53,105 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 40,450 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres scrubbing on outer edges

Fail 19 Aug 2008 40,450 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres scrubbing on outer edges

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 May 2007 37,502 miles

slight play in n/s/r shock

Pass 31 Oct 2006 33,967 miles

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

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)

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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PK53 SWY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 PK53 SWY, 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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PK53 SWY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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