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VN53 VXO

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

104,223 mi
Last recorded104,223 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 104,223 miles

general corrosion / subframes / underbody / suspension components

Pass 24 Mar 2025 104,112 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

suspension components corroded

underbody / sills corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2024 103,917 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion subframes / suspension components / underbody

Pass 23 Mar 2023 102,593 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 101,600 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 yellow chalked (1.1.11 (c))

general corrosion subframes/suspension components

Pass 30 Mar 2021 100,912 miles

general corrosion on o/s/f

Fail 30 Mar 2021 100,912 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

general corrosion on o/s/f

Pass 30 Mar 2020 99,916 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 98,005 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 98,005 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 95,837 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 92,120 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 89,343 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 85,952 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 81,571 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 77,836 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 74,951 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 70,819 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

O/S/R brake hose insecure

Fail 14 Mar 2011 70,742 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

O/S/R brake hose insecure

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 70,315 miles

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

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

engine mangerment light on at time of test

Pass 30 Jan 2010 63,843 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 56,796 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 46,667 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 34,161 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 VXO is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VXO, 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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What year was VN53 VXO registered?

VN53 VXO is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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