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SL53 RHE

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2024
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

102,634 mi
Last recorded102,634 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 RHE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2023 102,634 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at floor (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle undersealed

sill covers fitted not allowing proper inspection

Pass 12 Dec 2022 99,029 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 95,710 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 94,336 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2019 92,758 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 91,112 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 87,436 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 81,685 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 81,685 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 76,594 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 73,092 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 70,827 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 70,827 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 67,538 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 61,446 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 55,477 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 49,719 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 45,755 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 38,758 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 29,320 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 27,859 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 RHE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 RHE, 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 RHE registered?

SL53 RHE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 October 2003.

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