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OV53 VEL

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,500 mi
Last recorded106,500 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 VEL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 106,500 miles

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.

Fail 3 Mar 2016 106,499 miles

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.

Pass 25 Mar 2015 100,684 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2015 100,684 miles

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)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 100,601 miles

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 92,997 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 81,915 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 81,907 miles

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)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 74,751 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 62,087 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 48,284 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 33,889 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 33,360 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)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 29,779 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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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.

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