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BV53 TLU

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

105,707 mi
Last recorded105,707 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 TLU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2019 105,707 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 103,153 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 102,725 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 101,725 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 100,816 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 99,454 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 92,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear dampers noisey

Pass 28 Aug 2013 92,969 miles

rear dampers noisey

Pass 11 Sep 2012 88,701 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 88,682 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 84,377 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 81,390 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 71,033 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 7 Sep 2009 71,028 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Sep 2008 59,885 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 52,136 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 39,753 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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BV53 TLU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BV53 TLU, 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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BV53 TLU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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