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SY53 VUL

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

59,190 mi
Last recorded59,190 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 VUL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 59,190 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 57,226 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 50,293 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 47,239 miles

surface rust on sills

Pass 18 Sep 2018 41,826 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 38,436 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 26,920 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 17,627 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 17,624 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 73,904 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SRS Lamp Illuminated

Pass 26 Oct 2010 66,083 miles

nearside rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 20 Oct 2009 55,377 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2008 47,443 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 42,510 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 32,824 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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SY53 VUL is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VUL, 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 SY53 VUL registered?

SY53 VUL is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 October 2003.

Is SY53 VUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY53 VUL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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