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SV53 FFD

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

100,537 mi
Last recorded100,537 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 FFD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2018 100,537 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear suspension rusty

Pass 15 Feb 2017 91,675 miles

both headlight lense in poor condition o/s beam image poor

Fail 15 Feb 2017 91,675 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

both headlight lense in poor condition o/s beam image poor

Pass 28 Jan 2016 78,725 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 66,917 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 66,917 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 64,346 miles

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

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

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

o/s front brake mechanism sticking slightly.

Pass 17 Dec 2012 60,836 miles

Both brake pipes front to rear corroded at rear.

Exhaust corroded at front sections.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 60,818 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Both brake pipes front to rear corroded at rear.

Exhaust corroded at front sections.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 50,272 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2011 50,272 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2010 42,554 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 40,552 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 40,550 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Bonnet catch dodgey (rusty)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Sep 2008 37,170 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 37,170 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 34,192 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 27,757 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

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 FFD is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 FFD, 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 FFD registered?

SV53 FFD is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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