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SO53 GZY

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

56,810 mi
Last recorded56,810 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 GZY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2022 56,810 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Wheel Arch/Floor/Inner Sill Marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Directional Tyre In Wrong Direction (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Small End (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Wheel Arch Marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Prevent Further Corrosion Of Underbody/Suspension Assemblies

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 49,815 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 49,815 miles

Nearside Front Front fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 48,348 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2019 47,465 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 47,465 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 45,981 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material feeding flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 45,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2017 44,231 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 42,695 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged.

Nearside rear tyre slightly cracked/perished.

Pass 8 Jun 2015 40,807 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear tyre slightly cracked/perished.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 38,450 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 36,263 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 33,662 miles

Nearside rear tyre cut in outer sidewall(no chords showing.)

Fail 15 May 2012 33,662 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear tyre cut in outer sidewall(no chords showing.)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 31,941 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 29,547 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 26,269 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 24,972 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 24,148 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 16,895 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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SO53 GZY 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 81%.

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

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