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PL53 HTC

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,716 mi
Last recorded56,716 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL53 HTC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2010 56,716 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 56,716 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 47,265 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 47,265 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 42,619 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 42,618 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 36,920 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 30,202 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 25,920 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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PL53 HTC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PL53 HTC, 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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PL53 HTC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is PL53 HTC safe to buy?

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