MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,500 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wiper split.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wiper split.
could not check o/s/r & middle seat belts child seats fitted.
eml on.
Centre Front Driver's airbag obviously defective light on dash pannel (5.4.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front wiper split.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wiper split.
could not check o/s/r & middle seat belts child seats fitted.
eml on.
Front tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Front tyres wearing on edges
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?
Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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OV53 VEL is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 OV53 VEL, 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 OV53 VEL registered?
OV53 VEL is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 October 2003.
Is OV53 VEL safe to buy?
The MOT history for OV53 VEL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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