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PO53 OVA

2003 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

157,185 mi
Last recorded157,185 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 OVA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2022 157,185 miles

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))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 155,498 miles

front number plate broken

nearside rear tyre low 2.4mm

offside rear tyre low 2.8mm

Fail 3 Mar 2020 155,498 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 149,765 miles

Central Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Front number plate broken

Fail 25 Feb 2019 149,765 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 145,906 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2018 145,904 miles

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)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 141,225 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 141,213 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 130,590 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 127,918 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 123,524 miles

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 2 Oct 2012 112,279 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 112,279 miles

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 98,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 86,346 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 74,926 miles

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)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 60,353 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 60,353 miles

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)

Fail 11 Oct 2007 47,567 miles

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.

Pass 11 Oct 2007 47,567 miles

Baby seats fitted in rear, unable to carry out full inspection .

Plastic sill covers fitted unable to carry out full inspection.

Pass 12 Oct 2006 33,173 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2006 33,173 miles

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?

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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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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