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WN53 HBE

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

119,570 mi
Last recorded119,570 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 119,570 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 118,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 117,011 miles

Nearside Front headlamp aim on limit

Offside Front headlamp aim on limit

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

Fail 7 Oct 2019 117,011 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front headlamp aim on limit

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front headlamp aim on limit

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 106,510 miles

Headlight lenses deteriorated and beam patterns slightly affected

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 94,058 miles

Nearside Front headlamp aim on limit

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

Offside Front headlamp aim on limit

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

all exhaust joints corroded

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

rear exhaust box hanger broken but system still supported

Pass 4 Oct 2016 85,968 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 83,795 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 83,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 81,439 miles

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

bind on offside front wheel

Pass 15 Nov 2013 79,007 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 75,069 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 75,069 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 69,450 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 69,450 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 61,787 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 53,058 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 42,177 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Nov 2007 33,781 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 25,200 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 HBE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HBE, 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 WN53 HBE registered?

WN53 HBE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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