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SV53 VTN

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,186 mi
Last recorded119,186 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2024 119,186 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and outrigger area - chalk marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and outrigger area - chalk marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill - chalk marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc facings slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes at exposed ends (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and attached components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

oil level low

plastic sill guards fitted preventing inspection

sump - corroded/porous

Pass 5 Jan 2022 112,174 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill soft but heavily undersealed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rusty underside due to age

Fail 28 Oct 2021 112,007 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rusty underside due to age

Pass 9 Sep 2020 99,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 99,719 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 90,632 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears slight corrtion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts to rears,joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view tiny chip,outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) v.sligth ()

Fail 17 Aug 2019 90,477 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rears slight corrtion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts to rears,joint (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view tiny chip,outside zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) v.sligth ()

Pass 3 Aug 2018 80,738 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 79,121 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2017 79,012 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 74,129 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 74,127 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.14% (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at rear of CAT (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 68,556 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 61,249 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all brake pipes coated

Pass 4 Sep 2013 58,077 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

slight wear at both lower ball joints

Pass 5 Sep 2012 53,519 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight wear both front lower ball joints

Pass 19 Sep 2011 50,810 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 46,606 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 42,196 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 34,284 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 27,908 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 21,250 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 VTN is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VTN, 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 VTN is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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