MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,405 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Front 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))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Emissions oxygen sensor missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))
Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill, marked in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill, marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
brake pipes covered in underseal
under side of car is covered in underseal
corrosion on front chassis crossmember
cut in n/s rear tyre sidewall
stone chips in windscrean
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
corrosion on front chassis crossmember
cut in n/s rear tyre sidewall
stone chips in windscrean
corrosion on brake discs
corrosion on brake pipes
cut in n/s front tyre sidewall
swmall stone chips in windscrean
Centre Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
brake pipes slightly corroded in places
front discs corroded slightly on inner edge
front pads worn
small chips in windscrean
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
both rear tyres worn on inner edge
oil level low
stone chip in windscrean
How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?
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SA53 DFD is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 SA53 DFD, 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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SA53 DFD is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 September 2003.
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