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SF53 NLN

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,196 mi
Last recorded74,196 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 NLN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2016 74,196 miles

Rear differential support cross member mounting bushes are deteriorated & have movement

Fail 5 Jul 2016 74,196 miles

Emissions not tested no oil on dipstick (7.3.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Rear differential support cross member mounting bushes are deteriorated & have movement

Pass 1 Jul 2015 66,060 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 57,682 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non standard exhaust fitted

Outer sill covers fitted

Pass 31 May 2013 53,045 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 53,043 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 50,944 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 43,435 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 41,047 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 33,303 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 33,301 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 33,073 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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SF53 NLN is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SF53 NLN, 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 SF53 NLN registered?

SF53 NLN is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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