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VN53 VYJ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,059 mi
Last recorded82,059 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 82,059 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 77,469 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Near side lens broken and full of water

Wiper blade smearing

Fail 17 Nov 2015 77,469 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Near side lens broken and full of water

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Wiper blade smearing

Pass 18 Nov 2014 70,803 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 70,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 64,658 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 64,658 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 56,707 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 45,406 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 45,406 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 45,306 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 42,054 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 37,291 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 33,049 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 28,689 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 28,685 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 25,195 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 VYJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 VYJ, 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 VYJ registered?

VN53 VYJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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The MOT history for VN53 VYJ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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