MOT Status
ValidMileage
116,362 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
only 2 seats and seat belts fitted
wheels perdruding slightly
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch All wheels ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Coolant leak
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SP53 UMX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.
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 UMX, 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 UMX registered?
SP53 UMX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 September 2003.
Is SP53 UMX safe to buy?
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