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SH53 FRX

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,537 mi
Last recorded122,537 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH53 FRX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 122,537 miles

Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 117,319 miles

advise customer fitting straight through exhaust after test

Fail 16 Aug 2018 117,311 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 114,794 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 107,751 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 101,066 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 93,887 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 88,639 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 84,471 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 78,707 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 70,973 miles
Fail 2 May 2011 70,965 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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 29 Oct 2010 69,839 miles

advise play at offside front drop link

front tyres wearing on inner edge of tread area

nearside rear shock absorber knocking

Pass 30 Oct 2009 59,850 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)

nearside rear shock absorber knocking

Pass 31 Oct 2008 49,996 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 49,996 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2007 39,587 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 29,364 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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SH53 FRX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SH53 FRX, 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 SH53 FRX registered?

SH53 FRX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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