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SO53 GZX

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,631 mi
Last recorded94,631 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 GZX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 94,631 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 94,233 miles

Central Front Outer Full vehicle been under sealed

Central Front Outer all brake pipes been under sealed

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2022 94,233 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Front Outer Full vehicle been under sealed

Central Front Outer all brake pipes been under sealed

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust sheild insecure resting on back box

Pass 14 Dec 2021 91,582 miles

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

Nearside parking brake effiency only just met

both front backplates corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2021 91,582 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside parking brake effiency only just met

both front backplates corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2020 87,177 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 83,335 miles

Central Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear subframe and trailing arm bushes worn, but still servicable (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 73,599 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 69,414 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 66,472 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 66,472 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 61,805 miles

rear brake pipes heavily covered in grease

Pass 3 Dec 2014 58,245 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 54,213 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 54,213 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 50,825 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 45,034 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 39,623 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 33,267 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 33,267 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 26,695 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 26,695 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 21,491 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 16,966 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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SO53 GZX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SO53 GZX, 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 SO53 GZX registered?

SO53 GZX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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