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WG53 ZFU

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,156 mi
Last recorded115,156 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 ZFU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 115,156 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

bonnet catch loose advise further investigation

fuel cap release flap opened from inside boot advise further investigation.

Pass 11 Dec 2020 110,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 101,556 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 100,470 miles

Coolant level below minimum

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre below 3mm

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2016 93,162 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both OSR and NSR (2.4.G.2)

Auxiliary belt splitting

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear cross beam arm bushes worn slightly (2.4.G.2)

under shield broken

Fail 7 Nov 2016 93,162 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both OSR and NSR (2.4.G.2)

Auxiliary belt splitting

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear cross beam arm bushes worn slightly (2.4.G.2)

under shield broken

Pass 12 Nov 2015 83,172 miles

rear discs heavily corroded

rear tyres wearing low and scrubbing on inner edges

Fail 12 Nov 2015 83,172 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

rear discs heavily corroded

rear tyres wearing low and scrubbing on inner edges

Pass 5 Nov 2014 70,850 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 60,484 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 12 Nov 2013 60,484 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2013 57,988 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

checked engine oil, not oilshowing on dip stick. added 2.5 ltrs.

Fail 12 Mar 2012 52,635 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges - 215 45 17

Both inner c.v gaiters deterioated.

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

Front number plate cracked.

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 52,635 miles

Both front tyres worn on outer edges - 215 45 17

Both inner c.v gaiters deterioated.

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

Front number plate cracked.

Pass 25 Mar 2011 46,596 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 46,596 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 41,319 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2010 41,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 33,466 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 33,466 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 25,715 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 24,239 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 17,143 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 17,143 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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WG53 ZFU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 WG53 ZFU, 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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WG53 ZFU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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