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RV53 ZZL

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

169,251 mi
Last recorded169,251 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 ZZL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2021 169,251 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 166,430 miles

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel lower (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 162,709 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front subframe rusty

underside generally rusty

Pass 24 Jan 2018 159,163 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Jan 2018 159,163 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working llb580 (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Jan 2018 159,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Central Rear Items on seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Items on seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Items on seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Rear Items on seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jan 2017 154,052 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 154,052 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 149,338 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 149,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 145,870 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2015 145,870 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2014 141,284 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 135,325 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 135,150 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside 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)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 126,140 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 24 Mar 2011 121,862 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 115,926 miles

Airbag light on

Engine management light on

Nut missing on turbo-downpipe joint

Pass 16 Dec 2008 105,716 miles

airbag light on

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 14 Dec 2007 88,244 miles

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

Rear seats removed at time of test

Windsceen sticker smoked(see through)into swept area

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 88,244 miles

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

Rear seats removed at time of test

Windsceen sticker smoked(see through)into swept area

Pass 12 Dec 2006 55,704 miles

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

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

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 ZZL is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 RV53 ZZL, 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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RV53 ZZL is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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