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WN53 HBA

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,704 mi
Last recorded126,704 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 HBA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2019 126,704 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2018 119,654 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 107,294 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 97,970 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 88,147 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 78,442 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 73,247 miles

Both rear shocks weak

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

Long Handbrake Travel

Fail 6 Mar 2014 73,206 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 66,347 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside front inner cv boots weeping slightly

Fail 13 Mar 2013 66,336 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside and offside front inner cv boots weeping slightly

Pass 12 Mar 2012 59,183 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 Mar 2012 59,053 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Mar 2011 51,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front innner tyre sidewall has several cuts but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Fail 12 Mar 2010 43,613 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 43,613 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 36,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 30,489 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 23,760 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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WN53 HBA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WN53 HBA, 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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WN53 HBA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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