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SW53 FFL

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,094 mi
Last recorded84,094 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 FFL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 84,094 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 73,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

oil leak from sump

Fail 8 Dec 2014 61,316 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

e.m.l is on

Pass 8 Dec 2014 61,316 miles

e.m.l is on

Pass 13 Dec 2013 47,717 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 39,405 miles

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

front brakes binding

Fail 3 Dec 2012 38,991 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 9 Nov 2011 29,694 miles

both front discs corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2010 25,163 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 22,856 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 21,316 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 19,265 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 14,317 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 14,317 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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SW53 FFL 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 78.6%.

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 SW53 FFL, 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 SW53 FFL registered?

SW53 FFL is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 December 2003.

Is SW53 FFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW53 FFL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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