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BV53 ZLU

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,224 mi
Last recorded124,224 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 124,224 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 122,526 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 116,318 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 108,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 13 Jan 2014 108,551 miles

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 6 Dec 2012 97,912 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 97,912 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 88,416 miles

front brake pad warning indicator getting close to rust build up on inner disc face

o/s wiper blade split at end

Fail 1 Dec 2010 77,224 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 77,224 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 66,939 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 56,436 miles

correctly fitted n/s dip light bulb

n/s front tyre worn on edges.

Pass 7 Dec 2007 45,666 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 34,300 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 ZLU 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 ZLU, 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 ZLU registered?

BV53 ZLU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is BV53 ZLU safe to buy?

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