MOT Status
ValidMileage
121,012 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)
Emissions not tested no cat (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Front Seat belt installation does not use the standard seat belt mounting bolts and washers both seats (5.3.1c)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Horn control missing (1.6.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Rear Parking brake not fitted on at least two wheels o/s and n/s (3.1.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test complete seat missing ()
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
air bag removed but lamp does not indicate a fault
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
air bag removed but lamp does not indicate a fault
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nail in n/s/r tyre.
rear brake pads starting to get low.
wear on edges of both front tyres-n/s/f tyre on 2mm.
Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
front no.plate split. heavy lips on inner front brake discs.
nail in n/s/r tyre.
rear brake pads starting to get low.
wear on edges of both front tyres-n/s/f tyre on 2mm.
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WA53 AKO is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 WA53 AKO, 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 WA53 AKO registered?
WA53 AKO is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 September 2003.
Is WA53 AKO safe to buy?
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