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OV53 VFG

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

178,625 mi
Last recorded178,625 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 178,625 miles

General surface corrosion

Slight oil leak from power steering

Pass 6 Mar 2025 177,190 miles

general corrosion to underside

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2024 169,501 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 163,359 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 157,258 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 154,389 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2018 146,721 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2018 146,721 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 138,138 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 127,286 miles

Front brake pads low

Pass 31 Oct 2015 116,537 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 107,916 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 98,083 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 4 Nov 2013 98,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine management light on

Fail 3 Nov 2012 88,211 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2012 88,211 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 76,909 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 65,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 53,897 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 53,895 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 40,332 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 27,244 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 19,069 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 VFG is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 OV53 VFG, 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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OV53 VFG is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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