MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,944 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Exhaust catalytic converter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Cat efficiency code (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak also lambda sensor unplugged also effecting emissions (8.2.2.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high lamp unit loose (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking/perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
eml on
front number plate slightly deteriorated
front pads wearing thin
front wipers slightly smearing
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
eml light illuminated
exhaust split slightly at joints causing slight leak
front brake pads wearing thin
front number plate cracked
rear disc surface corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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)
How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?
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BP53 CZV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 BP53 CZV, 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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BP53 CZV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 December 2003.
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