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RE53 GLY

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

226,705 mi
Last recorded226,705 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 GLY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2021 226,705 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 212,479 miles

headlights fading

outer sill covers fitted

slight oil leak from oil filter area

surface corrosion front,rear: subframes and mountings,shockers,suspension and mountings,antiroll bar mountings,o/s n/s rear chassis,rear brake back plates,front to rear metal brake pipes,inner rear arches

Pass 28 Oct 2019 203,844 miles

outer sill covers fitted

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,springs,shockers,o/s n/s inner rear sills,rear chassis,rear antiroll bar brackets,o/s n/s front to rear metal brake pipes,engine sump

Fail 16 Oct 2019 203,834 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

surface corrosion front,rear subframes,suspension,springs,shockers,o/s n/s inner rear sills,rear chassis,rear antiroll bar brackets,o/s n/s front to rear metal brake pipes,engine sump

Pass 15 Oct 2018 192,024 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 177,913 miles

rear discs corroding

slight cut o/s/f tyre sidewall

slight kink marks both front brake hoses

surface corrosion rear subframe,antiroll bar brackets

Fail 3 Oct 2017 177,913 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

rear discs corroding

slight cut o/s/f tyre sidewall

slight kink marks both front brake hoses

surface corrosion rear subframe,antiroll bar brackets

Pass 10 Oct 2016 162,139 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 147,524 miles

both front tyres wearing low

ecu light on

surface corrosion front ,rear suspension

Fail 24 Sep 2015 147,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres wearing low

ecu light on

surface corrosion front ,rear suspension

Pass 29 Sep 2014 139,407 miles

ecu light on

o/s headlight fading

slight oil leak

surface corrosion front,rear discs

surface corrosion o/s n/s front,rear suspension,front,rear subframes,rear antiroll brackets,

Pass 14 Oct 2013 129,036 miles

modified cat fitted confirmed with vosa this is acceptable

slight wear front discs

surface corrosion front,rear suspension,rear discs

Fail 14 Oct 2013 129,036 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slight wear front discs

surface corrosion front,rear suspension,rear discs

Pass 21 Sep 2012 118,721 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

surface corrosion front,rear surspension

Fail 7 Oct 2011 108,884 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 108,884 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 96,899 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 83,064 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 72,749 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 62,965 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 54,806 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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RE53 GLY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GLY, 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 GLY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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