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LG53 GVW

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,492 mi
Last recorded154,492 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 GVW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2023 154,492 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 152,101 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 143,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 143,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 141,236 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 138,960 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 135,792 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 135,787 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive cat removed (7.3.D.4)

Front suspension retaining device ineffective o/s.f subframe insecure (2.5.A.4)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users both (1.8.A.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 131,016 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 121,700 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 107,337 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 107,337 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 99,381 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 88,937 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 74,711 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 57,781 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 57,781 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 38,680 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 26,498 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2006 26,498 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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LG53 GVW is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LG53 GVW, 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 LG53 GVW registered?

LG53 GVW is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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