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SB53 SUB

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

63,406 mi
Last recorded63,406 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2014 63,406 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 56,224 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 56,224 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 49,655 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 49,645 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

O/S/F TYRE BADLY SCRUBBED ON INSIDE EDGE

Pass 18 Oct 2011 42,881 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs starting to corrode

Pass 17 Nov 2010 38,543 miles

very slight corrosion inside edge of front brake discs

Pass 2 Nov 2009 34,900 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake discs badly rusted

Fail 2 Nov 2009 34,900 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake discs badly rusted

Pass 5 Nov 2008 30,191 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 22,465 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 22,465 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 13,113 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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SB53 SUB is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SUB, 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 SUB registered?

SB53 SUB is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is SB53 SUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SB53 SUB shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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