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FJ53 DNV

2003 Subaru Impreza

Green Lpg 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

133,518 mi
Last recorded133,518 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 DNV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 133,518 miles

Coil spring corroded all round (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chasis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2017 133,313 miles

Front coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Front number plate cracked

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

Rear coil spring corroded o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2016 124,419 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 113,059 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2015 113,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 112,999 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 101,226 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 101,226 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 89,444 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 76,215 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2011 59,665 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 59,665 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 53,133 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 41,503 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 27,897 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 16,600 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 14,987 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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FJ53 DNV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 FJ53 DNV, 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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FJ53 DNV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 September 2003.

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