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SA53 DFD

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,405 mi
Last recorded141,405 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 DFD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2022 141,405 miles

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))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 136,389 miles

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))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 136,297 miles

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))

Fail 18 Dec 2018 134,135 miles

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))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 127,548 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 127,526 miles

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)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 122,624 miles

brake pipes covered in underseal

under side of car is covered in underseal

Pass 16 Dec 2015 118,585 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 111,937 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 101,912 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 88,551 miles

corrosion on front chassis crossmember

cut in n/s rear tyre sidewall

stone chips in windscrean

Fail 16 Aug 2012 88,347 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 84,241 miles

corrosion on brake discs

corrosion on brake pipes

cut in n/s front tyre sidewall

swmall stone chips in windscrean

Pass 15 Sep 2009 80,178 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 72,427 miles

small chips in windscrean

Pass 17 Sep 2007 64,990 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 51,875 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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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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