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RE53 ABF

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,266 mi
Last recorded160,266 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 ABF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2012 160,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2011 150,477 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on the edges

stone chip in the offside of the screen

Pass 19 Nov 2011 150,477 miles

both rear tyres wearing on the edges

stone chip in the offside of the screen

Pass 13 Nov 2010 139,469 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 122,485 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 122,485 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Nov 2008 97,630 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 97,630 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 74,705 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 74,705 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 69,968 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Sep 2006 51,046 miles

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

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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RE53 ABF is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RE53 ABF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RE53 ABF?

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What year was RE53 ABF registered?

RE53 ABF is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 September 2003.

Is RE53 ABF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE53 ABF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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