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RV53 ZYY

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

153,800 mi
Last recorded153,800 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 ZYY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2020 153,800 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 150,946 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 144,501 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2017 142,298 miles

Both front head lights slightly insecure

Engine management light on

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 139,170 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 126,415 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 111,063 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 101,018 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Sill Covers Fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2011 96,127 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 96,127 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Nov 2010 90,497 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 83,622 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 76,479 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 76,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 65,517 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 50,398 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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RV53 ZYY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 RV53 ZYY, 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 RV53 ZYY registered?

RV53 ZYY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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