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BV53 TSZ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,652 mi
Last recorded78,652 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2009
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 TSZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2009 78,652 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 78,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 69,636 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 69,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 55,435 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 55,435 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2006 43,459 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 TSZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BV53 TSZ, 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 BV53 TSZ registered?

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

Is BV53 TSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV53 TSZ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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