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VN53 VYA

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

130,325 mi
Last recorded130,325 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 VYA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 130,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner face brake disc lightly corroded

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 123,582 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2020 123,580 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 117,677 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 117,677 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 110,907 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 103,948 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 97,094 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 88,611 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 85,428 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear diff mount bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 3 Sep 2013 79,856 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 76,305 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 72,397 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 68,169 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 63,235 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 56,587 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 56,583 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 48,549 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2006 37,759 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 37,759 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 VYA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VYA, 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 VYA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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