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LS53 VJX

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,601 mi
Last recorded96,601 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 VJX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 96,601 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 88,640 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 85,257 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Jan 2021 85,257 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Jan 2020 84,980 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 81,912 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' x2 (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 May 2017 74,663 miles

Front both front tyres wearing inner edge

Fail 18 May 2017 74,660 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front both front tyres wearing inner edge

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2016 63,266 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 May 2016 63,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2015 54,732 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coolant seeping from header tank

Fail 22 May 2015 54,732 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

coolant seeping from header tank

front brake pads close to wear indicators

unable to see inboard rear brake pads

Pass 8 May 2014 49,494 miles

both front inner cv boots greasy

n/s/f tyre on limit inner edge

n/s/r park brake noisy

n/s/r tyre very low inner edge

o/s/r tyre very close to limit inner edge

Fail 1 May 2014 49,406 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front inner cv boots greasy

n/s/f tyre on limit inner edge

n/s/r park brake noisy

n/s/r tyre very low inner edge

o/s/r tyre very close to limit inner edge

Pass 20 May 2013 43,069 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 43,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2012 32,086 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 24,852 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 18,518 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 17,006 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 16,736 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 13,844 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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LS53 VJX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 LS53 VJX, 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 LS53 VJX registered?

LS53 VJX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 November 2003.

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