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VN53 VXL

2003 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

120,763 mi
Last recorded120,763 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 VXL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 120,763 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule greased (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule greased (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated clip weak (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 May 2026 120,763 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule greased (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule greased (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated clip weak (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 117,046 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2021 117,024 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 113,174 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside side skirt fitted

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside side skirts fitted

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 106,229 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 106,227 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front drive shaft seal leaking

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 98,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 88,248 miles

Offside Rear inner sill area corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack to windscreen just at limit before zone A (8.3.1d)

corrosion forming vehicle underside

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 8 Nov 2017 88,248 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe to cat flange area (7.1.2)

Offside Rear inner sill area corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' crack to windscreen just at limit before zone A (8.3.1d)

corrosion forming vehicle underside

Pass 9 Nov 2016 79,409 miles

both rear anti roll bar bushes perishing

play in offside rear anti roll d bush

suspension components corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2016 79,409 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing ball joint (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing ball joint (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear anti roll bar bushes perishing

suspension components corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2015 68,842 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn inner shoulder

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner shoulder

Pass 17 Nov 2014 59,279 miles

eml light on

front tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 1 Nov 2013 55,703 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

nearside front inner cv gaiter insecure ? unable to see properly due to undertray advise chrck

oil [1 litre] topped up before test

Fail 2 Nov 2012 49,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside and offside front inner cv gaiters slight weep off grease

Pass 2 Nov 2012 49,412 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside and offside front inner cv gaiters slight weep off grease

Pass 11 Oct 2011 40,575 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 36,833 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 33,622 miles

slight cut on offside front tyre inner sidewall

Pass 28 Oct 2008 28,843 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 23,030 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 18,059 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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VN53 VXL is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VXL, 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 VXL is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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