MOT Status
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104,017 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
under-body corroded.
under-trays fitted.
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhuast system corroded
sills, under body corroded
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
plastic sill covers fitted so inspection of outersills not possible
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
General corrosion to rear of chassis
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Head light slightly loose but beam pattern ok
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
General corrosion to rear of chassis
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also perished (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Head light slightly loose but beam pattern ok
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front headlight has a securing tab broken but light is still secure enough to pass
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front headlight has a securing tab broken but light is still secure enough to pass
Both Headlight lenses faded but still provide sufficient beam image
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre cracking
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both Front (2.4.G.2)
Front No plate slightly damaged
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly cracked
Slight grab on Offside Rear brake when rotated anti clockwise
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both Front (2.4.G.2)
Front No plate slightly damaged
Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly cracked
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Slight grab on Offside Rear brake when rotated anti clockwise
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has slight cracking between the tread, ok at time of test.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight oil leak on engine
front windscreen wipers worn but still clear the windscreen.
minor scratches on rear bumper.
nearside rear tyre cracked.
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
both front drag links have slight play,knocking,reqd SOON
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)
Offside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)
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BD53 LRV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.
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 BD53 LRV, 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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BD53 LRV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 November 2003.
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