MOT Status
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89,735 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
Brakes squealing and would benefit a service
Rear brake pipes coated not allowing full inspection
Rear flexi support brackets in poor condition
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure Please check adjuster works when repairing (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Brakes squealing and would benefit a service
Headlights would benefit a polish
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded at joint to flexi,STRONG ADVISE
Rear brake pipes coated not allowing full inspection
Rear flexi support brackets in poor condition
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
o/s/r tyre inner tread worn low
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
o/s/r tyre inner tread worn low
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs pitted on inside faces
osr tyre bald on very inside edge
n/s/r tyre damaged
o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge
front brake discs pitted
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
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SY53 MZV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 SY53 MZV, 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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SY53 MZV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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