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PY53 DVV

2003 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,163 mi
Last recorded130,163 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 DVV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2021 130,163 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 126,480 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 115,890 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 104,836 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 96,515 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 87,963 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 77,983 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 77,966 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 69,294 miles

N/S front tyre has slight bleb on side wall

N/S side skirt insecure

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 60,403 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 60,394 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion on brake discs

engine oil low

Pass 9 Nov 2010 54,733 miles

corrosion on brake discs

oil low

Fail 11 Nov 2009 48,233 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 11 Nov 2009 48,233 miles

corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 19 Nov 2008 42,031 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 36,599 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Nov 2007 36,599 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 29,682 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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PY53 DVV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PY53 DVV, 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 PY53 DVV registered?

PY53 DVV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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