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VN53 VXK

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,006 mi
Last recorded110,006 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 VXK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2021 110,006 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 109,408 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 106,804 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 105,842 miles

Front both tyres cutting on inner edge

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Oct 2016 105,841 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front both tyres cutting on inner edge

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 May 2015 104,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 99,497 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 89,529 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2013 89,513 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 83,213 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 79,647 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2009 65,217 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

plastic sill covers fitted unable to fully test sills behind.

Pass 6 Nov 2009 65,217 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted unable to fully test sills behind.

Pass 7 Nov 2008 55,311 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

plastic sill covers fitted unable to fully test sills behind.front registration plate slightly damaged.

Fail 6 Nov 2008 55,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

plastic sill covers fitted unable to fully test sills behind.front registration plate slightly damaged.

Pass 2 Nov 2007 40,453 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 40,453 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 26,598 miles

plastic sill covers fitted.

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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VN53 VXK is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VN53 VXK, 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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VN53 VXK is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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