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PY53 KWP

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

139,130 mi
Last recorded139,130 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 KWP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 139,130 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

exhaust coroded

Pass 16 Dec 2018 133,009 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 127,698 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine management light on

Pass 13 Dec 2016 123,930 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 122,567 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 120,491 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 118,248 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 115,037 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 108,748 miles

front no.plate slight deterioration

Fail 8 Dec 2011 108,748 miles

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

front no.plate slight deterioration

Pass 9 Dec 2010 98,311 miles

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

front no,plate slight deterioration

Fail 9 Dec 2010 98,331 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front no,plate slight deterioration

Pass 9 Dec 2009 86,052 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)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 73,815 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 58,265 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 33,590 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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PY53 KWP is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PY53 KWP, 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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PY53 KWP is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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