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BV53 TNK

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

191,225 mi
Last recorded191,225 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 TNK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2017 191,225 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 174,965 miles

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

Offside Rear has a cut on side wall

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 151,499 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Fail 28 Aug 2014 151,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 30 Jul 2013 137,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside front tyre tread wor on inner and outer tread no cords or ply exposed

Pass 30 Jul 2012 123,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 123,506 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 107,566 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

both rear tyres treads worn on inner edges no cords visuable

Pass 26 Jul 2011 107,566 miles

both rear tyres treads worn on inner edges no cords visuable

Pass 30 Jul 2010 87,164 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 81,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 73,676 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 73,169 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 51,728 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 TNK is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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