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BV53 ZJN

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,650 mi
Last recorded55,650 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2015 55,650 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 48,355 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 43,495 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 33,940 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 33,912 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear exhaust bracket broken but still supported

Fail 2 May 2012 33,887 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust rear silencer bracket broken, exhaust still supported

Pass 12 Sep 2011 32,518 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 27,531 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 27,622 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 22,706 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 22,706 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 18,903 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 15,432 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 11,925 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 ZJN 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 71.4%.

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 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 ZJN, 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 ZJN registered?

BV53 ZJN is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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