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SX53 KDZ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

115,564 mi
Last recorded115,564 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX53 KDZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 115,564 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 115,529 miles

Fuel pipe leaking at side of fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer member behind front wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front lower area of arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer member behind front wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire pipe beside fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer member behind front wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front of front wings corroded

rer brake pads/discs becoming worn/corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2019 110,692 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 at o/s/r union (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front brake discs are becoming corroded/pitted

both rear lower sill areas slightly corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2019 110,692 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 at o/s/r union (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both front brake discs are becoming corroded/pitted

both rear lower sill areas slightly corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2018 104,745 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all brake discs slightly corroded

n/s/f strut top bearing slightly notchy

Pass 25 Nov 2016 97,635 miles

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

brake pipes greased

Pass 26 Nov 2015 94,536 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 92,432 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 6 Nov 2013 90,103 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 90,008 miles

brake pipes have been greased

Pass 11 Nov 2011 88,989 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 88,989 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 83,511 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 79,074 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 71,388 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 66,758 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 49,413 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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SX53 KDZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 SX53 KDZ, 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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SX53 KDZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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