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BL52 HCV

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

143,289 mi
Last recorded143,289 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 HCV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 143,289 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 134,958 miles

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 8 Jun 2015 124,956 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 119,431 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 22 Jun 2013 113,439 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

splits in both front tyres

Pass 22 Jun 2012 107,213 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 103,257 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 103,257 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 91,130 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 91,130 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 77,494 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 64,260 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 51,110 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2006 36,290 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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BL52 HCV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BL52 HCV, 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 BL52 HCV registered?

BL52 HCV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is BL52 HCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL52 HCV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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