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FV53 VTY

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,113 mi
Last recorded77,113 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 VTY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 77,113 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 75,453 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 72,963 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 72,963 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 8 May 2013 68,975 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2013 68,975 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 65,506 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 61,745 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 36,912 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 36,912 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 15 May 2009 50,199 miles

nearside front tyre 1.6mm on inner edge

offside front tyre 2mm on inner edge

Fail 14 May 2009 50,199 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

nearside front tyre 1.6mm on inner edge

offside front tyre 2mm on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2008 42,692 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 27,925 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 27,898 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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FV53 VTY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FV53 VTY, 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 FV53 VTY registered?

FV53 VTY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is FV53 VTY safe to buy?

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