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DV53 LYR

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

167,211 mi
Last recorded167,211 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 LYR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 167,211 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill / floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 160,813 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 164,157 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four wheels (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2021 164,157 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all four wheels (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced surface (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 146,813 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Underbody rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 144,649 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 133,685 miles

EX FLANGES POOR

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 9 Apr 2014 120,082 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 103,193 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 86,873 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 68,351 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 68,351 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 52,792 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 38,951 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 25,739 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 11,663 miles

offside and nearside front tyres worn on inside edges.

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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DV53 LYR is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DV53 LYR, 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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DV53 LYR is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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