MOT Status
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120,874 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides slight play ()
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four have age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides slight play ()
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four have age cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()
Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp lens seriously defective nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside & offside front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside & offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear diff leaking oil
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Brake performance not tested Due to tyre (1.2.1 (g))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lense deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside lense deteriorating
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front tyre outer kerbing band has slight damage
Nearside Front tyre wearing on both edges
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine oil level above maximum
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
slight exhaust blow from tail pipe
slight movement in all shock absorber top gland bushes
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
headlamps deterioated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
rattle at 2700rpm
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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Y55 CHP is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 Y55 CHP, 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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Y55 CHP is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 March 2003.
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