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BV53 ZKY

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

161,301 mi
Last recorded161,301 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 161,301 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Apr 2021 161,297 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 159,053 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

n/s/f sidelight slightly dull

n/s/r brake disc backing plate corroding.

Pass 14 Jun 2017 150,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and heavy wear to edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and heavy wear to edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored by low brake pads (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 150,819 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance bulb dim (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and heavy wear to edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and heavy wear to edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored by low brake pads (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 May 2016 144,220 miles

'mil' lamp on

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

n/s/f s/light duller than o/s

Pass 9 May 2015 129,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 122,070 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 122,080 miles

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

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 115,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 115,382 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 107,104 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 107,104 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2011 96,140 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 80,039 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 65,305 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 50,412 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 38,375 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 36,944 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 36,944 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 ZKY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZKY, 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 ZKY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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