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RF52 TVX

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

106,887 mi
Last recorded106,887 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 TVX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 106,887 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2023 99,650 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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jan 2023 94,040 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 90,918 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 89,474 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2019 89,298 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2018 88,485 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 87,589 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 87,036 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 87,034 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 83,337 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2014 79,459 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 76,645 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 70,370 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 70,369 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake pads corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2011 63,762 miles

Both rear brake discs slightly rusted

Pass 21 Jan 2010 58,486 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 52,690 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 52,690 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Feb 2008 43,985 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 43,985 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 35,116 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 26,338 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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RF52 TVX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver 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 RF52 TVX, 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 RF52 TVX registered?

RF52 TVX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 February 2003.

Is RF52 TVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF52 TVX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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