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SD53 AEB

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

127,302 mi
Last recorded127,302 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 AEB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 127,302 miles

Centre exhaust flange corroded

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2023 127,262 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Centre exhaust flange corroded

Nearside Front 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))

Rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2022 122,852 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear,front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Center exhaust flange corroded

Offside front sub-frame slightly corroded

Rear anti-roll bar mounting brackets slightly corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2022 122,852 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear,front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Center exhaust flange corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front sub-frame slightly corroded

Rear anti-roll bar mounting brackets slightly corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2021 118,808 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 118,785 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 115,023 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust has slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 109,990 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 105,528 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 101,061 miles

Engine Management light illuminated

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 98,202 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 93,123 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 87,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 81,668 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 75,359 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 68,551 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 60,470 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 53,878 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 46,159 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 31 Aug 2006 28,901 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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SD53 AEB is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SD53 AEB, 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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SD53 AEB is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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