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SD53 JOH

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,791 mi
Last recorded80,791 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 JOH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2011 80,791 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 80,791 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 75,865 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 75,849 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2008 67,523 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 57,231 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 42,656 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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SD53 JOH is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SD53 JOH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SD53 JOH registered?

SD53 JOH is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is SD53 JOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD53 JOH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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