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WR53 BYD

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,201 mi
Last recorded68,201 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 68,201 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 67,813 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 67,111 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 66,806 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 65,840 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 65,184 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 61,066 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 57,416 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 54,681 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 48,117 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 43,775 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 33,276 miles

Rear tyre Rotation incorrect

Fail 19 Jun 2008 33,276 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Rear tyre Rotation incorrect

Pass 22 Jun 2007 28,025 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2007 27,975 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

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

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)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 22,740 miles

O/s.f tyre wearing on inner edge.

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 BYD is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BYD, 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 WR53 BYD registered?

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

Is WR53 BYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR53 BYD shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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