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SP53 OLE

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,120 mi
Last recorded85,120 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 OLE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 85,120 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 85,779 miles

Headlamp aim too high front nearside (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working offside rear (1.2.1b)

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 83,166 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 83,166 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect front nearside (1.8.A.1b)

rear offside brake binding

Pass 15 Aug 2014 79,205 miles

front pads low

rear offside brake backing plat corroded and holed

Pass 9 May 2013 74,777 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Fail 8 May 2013 74,777 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Front brake discs corroded

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brake pads appear to be low

Pass 17 Feb 2012 70,584 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 70,579 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Feb 2011 68,120 miles

exhaust system corroding

front & rear brake pads appear low

Pass 1 Mar 2010 65,890 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 48,452 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 40,971 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 34,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 OLE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP53 OLE registered?

SP53 OLE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is SP53 OLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP53 OLE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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