MOT Status
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120,763 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
both rear anti roll bar bushes perishing
play in offside rear anti roll d bush
suspension components corroded
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
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
eml light on
front tyres worn on shoulders
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
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
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
nearside and offside front inner cv gaiters slight weep off grease
slight cut on offside front tyre inner sidewall
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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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