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ST52 TJU

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

53,507 mi
Last recorded53,507 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 TJU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 53,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 May 2013 53,507 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 50,630 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 May 2011 47,558 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake discs in poor condition

rear tyres perished

Pass 9 May 2011 47,558 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

rear tyres perished

Pass 5 May 2010 43,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 5 May 2010 43,267 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 39,305 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 39,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 35,363 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)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 31,698 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 26,263 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 26,263 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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ST52 TJU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ST52 TJU, 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 ST52 TJU registered?

ST52 TJU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 February 2003.

Is ST52 TJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST52 TJU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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