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RE53 ABZ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,094 mi
Last recorded98,094 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 ABZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 98,094 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 96,116 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 95,874 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard ? (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

o/s handbrake reading low

surface cracks n/s rear tyre + both o/s tyres

Pass 25 Aug 2017 92,912 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 92,888 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 92,888 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 92,853 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 90,399 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 90,390 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front worn on the inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2015 85,925 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 77,877 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 69,328 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 62,996 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 57,053 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 57,053 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 52,288 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 52,277 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 39,991 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 36,750 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 30,036 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 24,375 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 24,375 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 ABZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 ABZ, 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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RE53 ABZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 December 2003.

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