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FV53 VUJ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,705 mi
Last recorded69,705 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 VUJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2022 69,705 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 68,510 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 63,514 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 62,123 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 61,047 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 60,317 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 59,732 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 58,422 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 58,422 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 55,494 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 55,494 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 54,114 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 51,454 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 48,348 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 44,901 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 44,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 39,423 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2006 29,035 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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FV53 VUJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FV53 VUJ, 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 VUJ registered?

FV53 VUJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is FV53 VUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV53 VUJ shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV53 VUJ have outstanding finance?

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