MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,751 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front cross member both sides (6.1.A.1)
no brakes tested not safe to drive
no emmissions tested
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
battery was flat
both front brake pipes corroded / rear feeding flexi corroded
both front tyres and osr close to limit 1956015
front and parking brake imbalance
rear brake discs corroded / front brake discs slightly corroded
some dents and scratches
suspect wheel bearing noise??
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
battery was flat
both front brake pipes corroded / rear feeding flexi corroded
both front tyres and osr close to limit 1956015
front and parking brake imbalance
rear brake discs corroded / front brake discs slightly corroded
some dents and scratches
suspect wheel bearing noise??
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both front brake pipes corroded at ends
both rear brake pipes corroded at ends
couple dents and scratches
front to rear at rear brake pipe c
mil light on
suspect slight blow from exhaust at front
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
both front brake pipes corroded at ends
both rear brake pipes corroded at ends
couple dents and scratches
front to rear at rear brake pipe c
mil light on
suspect slight blow from exhaust at front
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
exhaust joins badly corroded & rear section
nsf tyre on limit 1956015V
rear brake pipes corroded at union
some dents scratches & damage
exhaust cat join & rear join badly corroded/ rear section badly corroded
front brake pads worn/ front discs edges corroded
front to rear brake pipe corroded at rear/ rear section corroded
osf wiper slightly torn
slight play steering rack
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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SM52 ZTO is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SM52 ZTO, 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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SM52 ZTO is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 January 2003.
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