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SP53 HWD

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

106,502 mi
Last recorded106,502 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 HWD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2024 106,502 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 105,947 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 103,974 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipe heavily corroded. ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe swollen under plastic covering. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre centre of tread pattern. ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe swollen under plastic covering. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2020 103,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill, marked with chalk. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg, marked with chalk. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipe heavily corroded. ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe swollen under plastic covering. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre centre of tread pattern. ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe swollen under plastic covering. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 102,185 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front inner sill soft.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 98,965 miles

Exhaust flanges weak.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at side of fuel tank ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear diff, front support bushes have movement but not excessive.

Fail 12 Dec 2018 98,962 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust flanges weak.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded at side of fuel tank ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear diff, front support bushes have movement but not excessive.

Pass 30 Nov 2017 98,215 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

radiator subframe holed

rear diff support bushes perished

Fail 28 Nov 2017 98,213 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner and outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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

radiator subframe holed

rear diff support bushes perished

Pass 12 Dec 2016 95,521 miles

brake pipes covered in protective coating

Fail 7 Dec 2016 95,518 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

brake pipes covered in protective coating

Pass 19 Nov 2015 93,292 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 91,369 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 89,148 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 86,751 miles

nearside front tyre has small cut on inside wall not deep enough to reach cord

Pass 24 Oct 2011 84,531 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 84,514 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 77,040 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 77,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 68,809 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 57,198 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 14 Sep 2007 44,528 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 44,528 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 32,906 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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SP53 HWD 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 70.8%.

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 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 SP53 HWD, 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 SP53 HWD registered?

SP53 HWD is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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