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AF53 VHH

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

125,281 mi
Last recorded125,281 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 VHH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 125,281 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2021 122,575 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4 brake pipes into splitter union (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 118,841 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 114,662 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 108,136 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 101,370 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 94,105 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 87,322 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 80,666 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 80,444 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 71,694 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 62,433 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 58,536 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 54,624 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 54,624 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2009 47,550 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 38,830 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 30,928 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 23,543 miles

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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AF53 VHH is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AF53 VHH, 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 AF53 VHH registered?

AF53 VHH is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is AF53 VHH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF53 VHH shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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