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WU53 FZZ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

100,821 mi
Last recorded100,821 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU53 FZZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 100,821 miles

all 4 brake disc slight worn . and rear back plates slight corroded

all exhaust slight corroded

all rear suspension slight corroded

all rear suspension slight corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2023 100,769 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower inner wheel arch corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension bracket corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 and rear back plates corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

all exhaust slight corroded

all rear suspension slight corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2022 96,909 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 93,140 miles

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))

rear back plates corroded x 2

rear suspension getting corroded at anti roll bar mounts x 2

Fail 27 Jan 2021 93,136 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at cat (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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))

rear back plates corroded x 2

rear suspension getting corroded at anti roll bar mounts x 2

Pass 3 Feb 2020 89,710 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2020 89,606 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside & nearside rear inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 85,809 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 85,746 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened offside rear shock absorber (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 82,449 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 79,066 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush offside & nearside rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 75,260 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 71,101 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 67,265 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 63,119 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 58,975 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 54,753 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 50,480 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 44,955 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 38,942 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 32,618 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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WU53 FZZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Red 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 WU53 FZZ, 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 WU53 FZZ registered?

WU53 FZZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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