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SB53 LZA

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,749 mi
Last recorded135,749 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 LZA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 135,749 miles

both sills slightly corroded

various rear prescribed areas slightly corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2019 130,956 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 120,115 miles

underside wax protected preventing inspection

Pass 27 Oct 2017 112,865 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

front radiator support bracket slightly corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2016 101,995 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 94,197 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 89,907 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 89,904 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front exhaust flange bolt missing

Pass 7 Dec 2013 84,844 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 75,785 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise battery loose

advise both reg lamp covers missing at rear

Fail 22 Dec 2012 75,785 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise battery loose

advise both reg lamp covers missing at rear

Fail 4 Jul 2011 70,637 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 70,637 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 61,026 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2009 46,935 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 46,935 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 35,210 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 21,208 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 21,208 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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SB53 LZA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SB53 LZA, 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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SB53 LZA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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