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SY53 MZZ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,657 mi
Last recorded106,657 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 MZZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 106,657 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 102,844 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sun strip fitted but not obscuring view ahead

Fail 31 Aug 2012 99,348 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

after market exhaust fitted passed emissions

grease around offside front inner driveshaft joint boot not split

nearside rear tyre is low on pressure, poss damage inner side wall

offside front tyre has deep cuts cant see cords on test

offside rear tyre has sign of rubbing not rubbing on test

sun strip fitted on outer part of screen (top), not in view of driver

Pass 31 Aug 2012 99,348 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

after market exhaust fitted passed emissions

grease around offside front inner driveshaft joint boot not split

nearside rear tyre is low on pressure, poss damage inner side wall

offside front tyre has deep cuts cant see cords on test

offside rear tyre has sign of rubbing not rubbing on test

sun strip fitted on outer part of screen (top), not in view of driver

Fail 7 Sep 2011 89,623 miles

E/M/L LAMP ON

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

rear seat belts not fully checked due to child seats fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2011 89,623 miles

E/M/L LAMP ON

rear seat belts not fully checked due to child seats fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2010 81,070 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 81,070 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 61,349 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 61,349 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 40,636 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 33,118 miles

Front and rear brake discs corroded and worn.

Front and rear wipers smear.

Mark in rear centre seat belt.

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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SY53 MZZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SY53 MZZ, 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 SY53 MZZ registered?

SY53 MZZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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