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BD53 LVE

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

138,102 mi
Last recorded138,102 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 LVE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2015 138,102 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by junction box (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

Fail 6 Nov 2015 138,102 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded by junction box (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn very low on tread edges

engine management light on

Pass 3 Nov 2014 126,725 miles

o/s/f brake disc back plate deteriorated

Fail 3 Nov 2014 126,725 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front wiper blades starting to split at edges

o/s/f brake disc back plate deteriorated

Pass 22 Nov 2013 115,714 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f brake disc back plate in poor condition

Fail 22 Nov 2013 115,714 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f brake disc back plate in poor condition

Pass 5 Jan 2012 94,010 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 80,180 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 68,315 miles

front wiper blade rubbers dry

Fail 28 Jan 2010 68,315 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front wiper blade rubbers dry

Pass 16 Jan 2009 58,092 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 45,576 miles

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)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 33,387 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)

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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BD53 LVE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 BD53 LVE, 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 LVE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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