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PX53 FYV

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,676 mi
Last recorded117,676 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 FYV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 117,676 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 117,653 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 100,750 miles

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

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR (2.4.G.1)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S FRONT & REAR (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL (3.6.B.4e)

N/S/R & O/S/R SILLS JACKING AREA DAMAGED & HAS SURFACE CORRODED

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SHOCK MOUNTING (2.4.A.3)

SILLS COVERS FITTED

Pass 7 Nov 2014 107,657 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 104,106 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 104,044 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 99,118 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Sep 2012 99,118 miles

Centre Rear Upper Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Sep 2011 89,051 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 69,958 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 12 Aug 2009 49,494 miles

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

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

front tyres scrubbing edges

Pass 12 Aug 2009 49,494 miles

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

front tyres scrubbing edges

Pass 12 Aug 2008 34,380 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 19,025 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 9 Aug 2006 19,025 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

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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PX53 FYV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PX53 FYV, 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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PX53 FYV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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