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VE52 EUT

2003 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2022
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

77,375 mi
Last recorded77,375 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 EUT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2022 77,375 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from join in middle and rear exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to rear sub frame and suspension components

corrosion to underside of vehicle

nearside front reflector missing

offside front fog light not working

Pass 16 Aug 2021 75,256 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section into hose (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion to rear sub frame and suspension components

exhaust system corroded from rear box forward

nearside front reflector missing

nearside rear shock absorber leaking, but not excessively

offside rear tyre badly worn inner edge

Pass 18 Aug 2020 73,236 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

body damage to vehicle

corrosion to rear sub frame and suspension components

exhaust system corroded

nearside front reflector missing

offside front fog lamp not working

Fail 17 Aug 2020 73,234 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from middle exhaust section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

body damage to vehicle

corrosion to rear sub frame and suspension components

exhaust system corroded

nearside front reflector missing

offside front fog lamp not working

Pass 30 Aug 2019 70,791 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

all suspension components corroded

both front wings damaged

rear bumper damadged

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2018 67,589 miles

Damage to offside front and rear bumper sections

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front wing reflector missing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front driving lamp broken. Nearside front cracked

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

heavy corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 29 Aug 2017 64,536 miles

slight wear both front anti roll bar "D" bushes

trailing arm bushes deteriorated

trailing arms corroded

wear both front drop links

Fail 25 Aug 2017 64,522 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (3.6.B.4e)

slight wear both front anti roll bar "D" bushes

trailing arm bushes deteriorated

trailing arms corroded

wear both front drop links

Pass 30 Aug 2016 61,244 miles

SLIGHT BLOW ON FRONT EXHAUST BOX

Pass 28 Aug 2015 57,544 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

o/s/r tyre worn uneven

Fail 27 Aug 2015 57,537 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

o/s/r tyre worn uneven

Pass 28 Aug 2014 53,901 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 49,400 miles

rear bumper loose but secure

Pass 28 Aug 2012 45,893 miles

binding on both front wheels

front brake pads and discs very near wear limit

rear brake discs starting to corrode

Pass 24 Aug 2011 42,513 miles

front brake pads worn low

nearside rear tyre near wear limit

offside rear tyre on wear limit

rear seats not fitted

wear in offside front anti roll bar drop link bush

Pass 31 Aug 2010 37,496 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 37,496 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 33,446 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 27,668 miles

N/S/R WHEEL BEARING NOISY

Fail 24 Aug 2007 24,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 24,793 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 20,270 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 16,725 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 16,723 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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VE52 EUT is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VE52 EUT, 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 VE52 EUT registered?

VE52 EUT is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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