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BD53 LUA

2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,229 mi
Last recorded60,229 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2008
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo54,741 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 LUA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx Turbo
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2008 60,229 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 56,574 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 56,574 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 51,120 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 51,118 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo?

Based on 1,540 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,723
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 29
Registration plate lamp not working 24
Steering rack gaiter split 22
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BD53 LUA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 54,741 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 Wrx Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD53 LUA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BD53 LUA registered?

BD53 LUA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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