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SO53 GYV

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

88,786 mi
Last recorded88,786 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 GYV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2019 88,786 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 83,182 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 30 Jan 2017 78,818 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 74,942 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 71,713 miles

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

Nearside front splitter loose

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Feb 2014 67,619 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

all brake pipes corroded at ends

rear anti roll bar bushes cracking

rear anti roll bar mounts corroding

rear back plates corroded

rear tyres 3mm.worn low on edges/raised tread pattern

tyre size 225/40/18

Pass 15 Feb 2013 63,060 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 63,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 58,856 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 52,570 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 43,182 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 35,917 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 31,243 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 29,458 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 23,361 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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SO53 GYV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 SO53 GYV, 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 SO53 GYV registered?

SO53 GYV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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The MOT history for SO53 GYV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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