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DV52 TFF

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

123,281 mi
Last recorded123,281 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 TFF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2015 123,281 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 116,276 miles

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 3 Dec 2014 116,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 14 Nov 2013 103,076 miles

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

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 14 Nov 2013 103,076 miles

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

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

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

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

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 26 Oct 2012 93,096 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 90,417 miles

front brake discs very corroded on inside brake discs

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Fail 6 Dec 2011 90,412 miles

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

front brake discs very corroded on inside brake discs

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 4 Dec 2010 83,798 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 4 Dec 2010 83,798 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 78,805 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres have age cracks on inner walls.

Pass 3 Dec 2008 71,311 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 71,309 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 66,611 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 61,242 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 49,308 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 49,113 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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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DV52 TFF is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DV52 TFF, 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 DV52 TFF registered?

DV52 TFF is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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