MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,185 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At Distribution Block (1.1.11 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
front number plate broken
nearside rear tyre low 2.4mm
offside rear tyre low 2.8mm
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
front number plate broken
nearside rear tyre low 2.4mm
offside rear tyre low 2.8mm
Central Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Central Front number plate broken
Central Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Central Front number plate broken
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine management light on
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch by cill (5.2.6)
engine bay/under/cill covers fitted
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch by cill (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch by strut mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch by strut mounting (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch by cill (5.2.6)
engine bay/under/cill covers fitted
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)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Baby seats fitted in rear, unable to carry out full inspection .
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Plastic sill covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection.
Baby seats fitted in rear, unable to carry out full inspection .
Plastic sill covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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PO53 OVA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 PO53 OVA, 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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PO53 OVA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 October 2003.
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