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VK53 NBE

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

169,830 mi
Last recorded169,830 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 NBE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2018 169,830 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 169,830 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark on minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 28 Sep 2017 159,465 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

rear tyres worn low on edges

Fail 28 Sep 2017 159,465 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

exhaust centre mount not supporting system

rear tyres worn low on edges

Pass 29 Sep 2016 147,801 miles

exhaust centre mount insecure

Pass 30 Sep 2015 134,889 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2015 134,889 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 130,725 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 128,895 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 114,899 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 11,499 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 100,560 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 100,560 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 85,976 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 70,052 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 52,923 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 39,847 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2007 39,847 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 38,664 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 29,825 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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VK53 NBE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 VK53 NBE, 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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VK53 NBE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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