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SG53 CEX

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,730 mi
Last recorded112,730 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 CEX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 112,730 miles

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all around brake disc shield rusted

corrision rear roll bar

Fail 20 Oct 2020 112,074 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure hangar broken (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box leaking (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn brace on the back bushes are worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured both rear (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2019 105,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 101,118 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin brakes all round (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin brakes pads all round (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear all round (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Jan 2018 101,085 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member / subframe support holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 98,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 96,744 miles

exhaust has slight leak from rear silencer to center section join

Pass 6 Feb 2015 93,440 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 93,438 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 89,358 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 83,940 miles

Advise,both front tyres are worn oninside edges but are still legal meantime,also the nearside mudflap is insecure.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2013 83,940 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Advise,both front tyres are worn oninside edges but are still legal meantime,also the nearside mudflap is insecure.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 75,074 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 75,060 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 64,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 64,660 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 52,430 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 52,430 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 40,197 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 23,178 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 11,833 miles

wiper blade nearside torn at end but not excessivly deteriorated

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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SG53 CEX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SG53 CEX, 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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SG53 CEX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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