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SL53 DWJ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

53,939 mi
Last recorded53,939 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 DWJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 53,939 miles

Both rear tyres starting to wear on edges

Rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2013 52,015 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 47,129 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 42,306 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

n/s/f brake disc badle rusted

o/s/f disc badle rusted

Pass 24 Sep 2010 37,107 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 37,107 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 31,748 miles

n/s/f/outer tyre wall chipped

Pass 31 Jul 2008 27,596 miles

n/s/f spot light trim missing

Pass 21 Sep 2007 23,008 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 22,620 miles

Nearside Front brake drum excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front brake drum excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 17,172 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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SL53 DWJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SL53 DWJ, 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 SL53 DWJ registered?

SL53 DWJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 September 2003.

Is SL53 DWJ safe to buy?

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