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LS53 VKJ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,156 mi
Last recorded123,156 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 VKJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 123,156 miles

nail in offside front tyre

oil leak

various underbody components corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2015 123,153 miles

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

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

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

nail in offside front tyre

oil leak

various underbody components corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2014 119,479 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 119,474 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 108,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres becoming low

eml light on

offside front strut top mounting bolt broken

Pass 4 Jun 2012 100,526 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2012 100,526 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 90,620 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 76,674 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 36,407 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 33,232 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 26,875 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 VKJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LS53 VKJ, 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 VKJ registered?

LS53 VKJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is LS53 VKJ safe to buy?

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