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VE53 WFX

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

166,771 mi
Last recorded166,771 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 WFX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2020 166,771 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (1.1.2 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside washer jet partly blocked

slight play in propshaft front u/j

Pass 2 Oct 2019 155,443 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 145,246 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn too metal (1.1.2 (c))

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

Coolant leak around top of radiator ()

Exhaust emissions lambda high on 2nd fast idle 1.028

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Outer sill covers obscuring some components

Rear Towbar components corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2018 145,246 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber worn too metal (1.1.2 (c))

Clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

Coolant leak around top of radiator ()

Exhaust emissions lambda high on 2nd fast idle 1.028

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Outer sill covers obscuring some components

Rear Towbar components corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2017 141,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 123,752 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

tow bar badly corroaded

Fail 8 Aug 2016 137,522 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Panhard rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

tow bar badly corroaded

Pass 4 Aug 2015 131,204 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 131,202 miles

Brake pedal functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 125,425 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 118,134 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 107,956 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 92,827 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Nov 2010 79,837 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 66,654 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake pads worn

Pass 19 Nov 2008 51,544 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 33,265 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 16,553 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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VE53 WFX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black 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 VE53 WFX, 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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VE53 WFX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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