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TF53 TDF

2008 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,297 mi
Last recorded133,297 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Impreza69,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTF53 TDF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 133,297 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 133,295 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on inner / low centre / tyre size 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn out on inner / low centre / tyre size 245/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 131,948 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 129,788 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2022 120,206 miles

Engine oil level on min

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 116,886 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Engine oil level low

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre size 245/40R18 97Y (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Inner brake pad worn low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn out on outer edge / Tyre size 245/40R18 97Y (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 105,183 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 105,177 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog light incorrect colour

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 88,978 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view sun visor (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 81,696 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 73,914 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 64,908 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 58,200 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 49,758 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 49,758 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 41,337 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 30,282 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 30,282 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 28,944 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 23,028 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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TF53 TDF is a 2008 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 69,215 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 TF53 TDF, 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 18 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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TF53 TDF is a 2008 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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