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VN52 MWZ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

142,599 mi
Last recorded142,599 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 MWZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 142,599 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 142,588 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing / front frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing / front frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Engine Management Light On

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 May 2018 124,550 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded

Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded

Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded

Offside Front Light cluster damaged

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

Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust System Corroded

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

Fail 1 May 2018 124,548 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded

Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded

Offside Front Coil Spring Corroded

Offside Front Light cluster damaged

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

Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust System Corroded

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 107,177 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn on inner edges 195/60 r15 (4.1.E.1)

all brake discs corroded

chip in windscreen

oil level low

Fail 28 Mar 2017 107,151 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres worn on inner edges 195/60 r15 (4.1.E.1)

all brake discs corroded

chip in windscreen

oil level low

Pass 17 Mar 2016 93,285 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Upper coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 84,974 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 72,064 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 72,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 59,372 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 54,109 miles

center brake light blanked out

Pass 17 Feb 2011 48,706 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 48,706 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 42,843 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 37,245 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 32,049 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 25,820 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 19,764 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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VN52 MWZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VN52 MWZ, 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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VN52 MWZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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