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SD53 JOU

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

182,627 mi
Last recorded182,627 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 182,627 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 182,625 miles

Front Position lamp not working offside and nearside (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 171,071 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 163,888 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 163,888 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe at silencer leaking (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 155,883 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 146,814 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Dec 2013 135,074 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 135,071 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Dec 2012 122,982 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 122,982 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 110,317 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 110,317 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 98,226 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 85,031 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 85,031 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 78,992 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 78,992 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 68,102 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 59,965 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 JOU 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 65%.

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 JOU, 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 JOU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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