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VE52 RNV

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

147,798 mi
Last recorded147,798 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 RNV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2019 147,798 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes at offside rear union junction (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to complete body, sub frames, and suspension

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlights cloudy (4.1.4 (b))

Power steering slightly weak at idle

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 147,796 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front units cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes at offside rear union junction corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to complete body, suspension and sub frames

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside front headlight cloudy

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front shocks misty with fluid (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 146,788 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Joint rusty and bolts loose (8.2.2.1 (b))

Emissions not tested Due to centre exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both front units cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill and wheel arch area heavily corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill and wheel arch area heavily corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes at offside rear union junction corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to complete body, suspension and sub frames

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front shocks misty with fluid (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 143,093 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 208,439 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 26 Jun 2017 208,439 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 198,657 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 187,810 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 173,612 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 166,385 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 162,325 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 157,857 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 146,129 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear tyre tread inner edges wearing

Pass 20 Jun 2009 129,540 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 114,748 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 114,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 91,613 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 73,459 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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VE52 RNV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 VE52 RNV, 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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VE52 RNV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 February 2003.

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