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RX53 DUY

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

92,166 mi
Last recorded92,166 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 DUY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2022 92,166 miles

Central Rear Prop shaft support beam corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 91,961 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 91,961 miles

Front Horn not working wire off (7.7 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 91,365 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 89,456 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 89,453 miles

Emissions not tested Due to no catalytic fitted (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner side-wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 85,734 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R & O/S/R, D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Subframe corroded

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

Fail 18 Oct 2018 85,732 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R & O/S/R, D-Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Subframe corroded

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 83,191 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded where it joins the flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2016 80,984 miles

A few leds in high level brake lamp not working

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 29 Oct 2016 80,984 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing brake pad retaining pins locking devices missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

A few leds in high level brake lamp not working

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Oct 2015 76,406 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 30 Oct 2015 76,406 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 1 Nov 2014 70,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 64,059 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 64,035 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 57,810 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 57,796 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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Oct 2011 50,706 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

wipers smear slight

Pass 22 Oct 2010 44,230 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 38,536 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2009 38,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 31,941 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 28,146 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 20,549 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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RX53 DUY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RX53 DUY, 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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RX53 DUY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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