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DV53 YDU

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,022 mi
Last recorded119,022 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 YDU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2014 119,022 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 108,489 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 102,864 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 102,864 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 96,088 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 84,954 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 75,406 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 59,874 miles

both front tyres 2mm on inner edge

front pads low 2-6000

tracking

Fail 16 Nov 2007 59,874 miles

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

both front tyres 2mm on inner edge

front pads low 2-6000

tracking

Pass 18 Nov 2006 45,360 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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DV53 YDU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DV53 YDU, 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 DV53 YDU registered?

DV53 YDU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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