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SV53 FTO

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,034 mi
Last recorded58,034 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2011 58,034 miles

front tyres cracking at side wall

front tyres wearing at inner edges

various brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 13 Jan 2011 58,034 miles

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

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

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

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

front tyres wearing at inner edges

various brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 23 Oct 2009 51,174 miles

Centre rear seat belt de-activated.

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 45,083 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 37,019 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 30,996 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 30,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 FTO is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FTO, 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 FTO registered?

SV53 FTO is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is SV53 FTO safe to buy?

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