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PE53 NRV

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,166 mi
Last recorded95,166 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 NRV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 95,166 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 95,166 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 90,464 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 86,325 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 84,354 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 81,515 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 81,515 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 78,437 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 74,411 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 63,963 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 51,215 miles

Engine management light on

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 22 Jul 2014 42,571 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 40,440 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 34,389 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 32,295 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 32,282 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 30,459 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 30,403 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 28,753 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 25,729 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 22,103 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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PE53 NRV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PE53 NRV, 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 PE53 NRV registered?

PE53 NRV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 October 2003.

Is PE53 NRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE53 NRV shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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