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SV53 CXJ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

63,716 mi
Last recorded63,716 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 CXJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2018 63,716 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired complete sill not attached (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired complete sill not attached (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

offside and nearside sill covers have been removed since original test

Fail 8 Oct 2018 63,716 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 57,323 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 49,989 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 46,767 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 40,338 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Mar 2014 33,187 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 25,888 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 25,707 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 20,226 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 15,595 miles

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

right rear tyre worn at edges

Fail 22 Mar 2011 15,595 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

right rear tyre worn at edges

Pass 23 Mar 2010 9,730 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 9,519 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 8,898 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 7,553 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 6,938 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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SV53 CXJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 SV53 CXJ, 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 SV53 CXJ registered?

SV53 CXJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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