MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,749 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both sills slightly corroded
various rear prescribed areas slightly corroded
underside wax protected preventing inspection
Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
front radiator support bracket slightly corroded
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)
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
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
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
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was SB53 LZA registered?
SB53 LZA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 December 2003.
Is SB53 LZA safe to buy?
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