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AF53 VJA

2003 Subaru Impreza

Pink Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,202 mi
Last recorded171,202 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 VJA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 171,202 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 161,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 155,730 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 142,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 13 May 2019 142,002 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 136,905 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 May 2018 136,821 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 131,627 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near catalytic converter (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

rear differential bushes perished

Fail 2 May 2017 131,577 miles

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

Rear Rear reflector missing both sides (1.5.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases near catalytic converter (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear differential bushes perished

Pass 10 May 2016 126,639 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 120,839 miles

Both front tyres uneven wear on edges and nearing limit

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 May 2015 120,748 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front tyres uneven wear on edges and nearing limit

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 May 2014 113,596 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 113,585 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 106,609 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 24 Apr 2013 106,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 96,635 miles

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

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

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

centre exhaust corroded and slight blow

Fail 27 Apr 2012 96,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

centre exhaust corroded and slight blow

nearside rear tyre has long deep cut and nail in tread

Pass 28 Apr 2011 84,638 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 84,638 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/f tyre has deep cuts in sidewall - no visible cords but still strongly advise replacement

wiperblades starting to smear windscreen

Pass 30 Apr 2010 72,855 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 72,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 63,480 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 55,680 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 47,428 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 46,788 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 36,975 miles

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

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

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

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 VJA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Pink with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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