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NU53 VKZ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

92,242 mi
Last recorded92,242 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU53 VKZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2022 92,242 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 76,111 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 75,034 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 72,967 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 71,236 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 67,399 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 67,399 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Fail 26 Nov 2013 61,732 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine management light on

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

o/s and n/s rear brake back plates heavilly corroded and holed.

Pass 26 Nov 2013 61,732 miles

Engine management light on

o/s and n/s rear brake back plates heavilly corroded and holed.

Pass 21 Nov 2012 95,081 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 88,446 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

chips in screen

exhaust joints mounts deteriorating

split in o/s inner drive shaft boot

Pass 20 Oct 2010 83,400 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Nov 2009 78,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2008 72,555 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 65,628 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 46,868 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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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NU53 VKZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NU53 VKZ, 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 NU53 VKZ registered?

NU53 VKZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 October 2003.

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