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OV53 VFD

2003 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

42,875 mi
Last recorded42,875 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 VFD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 42,875 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2023 33,984 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 33,833 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 30,004 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 30,004 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 29,983 miles

Offside rear brake sticking slightly.

Fail 29 Nov 2019 29,983 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside rear brake sticking slightly.

Pass 5 Dec 2018 29,571 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Dec 2018 29,571 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 28,942 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 28,942 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 28,187 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 27,248 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 26,086 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 24,936 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 23,647 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 23,647 miles

Offside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2011 21,391 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 21,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 19,457 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 18,027 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 16,262 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 16,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2007 14,198 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 12,052 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 VFD is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VFD, 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 VFD registered?

OV53 VFD is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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