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RE53 GMY

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,161 mi
Last recorded122,161 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 122,161 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 113,264 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 104,358 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 104,358 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 97,963 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 94,275 miles

Central stop lamp not working

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear - rear section from union (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

radiator support panel corroded & holed

Fail 8 Dec 2016 94,275 miles

Central stop lamp not working

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear - rear section from union (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

radiator support panel corroded & holed

Pass 4 Dec 2015 91,224 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 91,216 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 83,808 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 76,622 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 72,714 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 72,714 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 65,833 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 65,833 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 60,608 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 55,566 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 49,903 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 43,919 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 41,602 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 41,602 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 30,815 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 GMY 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 72.7%.

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 GMY, 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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What year was RE53 GMY registered?

RE53 GMY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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