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SV53 OME

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,866 mi
Last recorded108,866 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 108,866 miles

offside front tyre perished

rear suspension arms corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 3 Nov 2015 108,866 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre perished

rear suspension arms corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 28 Oct 2014 102,755 miles

both front tyres above limit inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2013 96,113 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 89,978 miles

both front inner brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2011 83,283 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 78,578 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Nov 2010 78,578 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Nov 2009 70,661 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 70,661 miles

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 60,522 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 49,263 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 49,263 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 37,903 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 37,903 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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 OME 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 66.7%.

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 OME, 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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SV53 OME is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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