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WR53 BYC

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

112,613 mi
Last recorded112,613 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 BYC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 112,613 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 112,409 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 111,504 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 111,501 miles

Emissions not tested due to leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 110,248 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 104,909 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 101,214 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 98,823 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 95,491 miles

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

Slight knocking from front but no play in any components

Pass 1 Nov 2014 91,616 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 88,295 miles

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

corrosion on front subframe

n/s/f headlamp deteriorated

Fail 18 Oct 2013 88,295 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

corrosion on front subframe

n/s/f headlamp deteriorated

Pass 31 Oct 2012 84,072 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 84,051 miles

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

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

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

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 25 Oct 2011 80,337 miles

air bag light on

Pass 28 Oct 2010 74,227 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2009 63,812 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2008 55,358 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 6 Nov 2007 42,046 miles

n/s/f tyre cut on side wall

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres cut on side wall not down to cords

Pass 20 Apr 2007 37,368 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 37,368 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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WR53 BYC 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 81%.

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 WR53 BYC, 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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WR53 BYC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is WR53 BYC safe to buy?

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