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VO53 MMK

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

135,909 mi
Last recorded135,909 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 MMK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2023 135,909 miles

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill under car holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension turret holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill under car holed and corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension turret holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes at joiner (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms heavily corroded both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 133,575 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximatly 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 133,575 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approximatly 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 127,953 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 123,586 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 123,586 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 117,433 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 12 Dec 2019 117,433 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 11 Dec 2018 109,026 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 101,901 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 92,119 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

UNDER TRAY FITTED OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Fail 23 Nov 2016 92,112 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick FRONT AND REAR (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

UNDER TRAY FITTED OBSCURING SOME ITEMS

Pass 26 Nov 2015 80,007 miles

Centre Rear Upper Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Lower engine under trays fitted

Lower exhaust rusty

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre slight cut outer side wall

Pass 8 Dec 2014 72,686 miles

both front tyres low on inner edge

Fail 8 Dec 2014 72,686 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres low on inner edge

Pass 16 Dec 2013 67,023 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 61,923 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 52,286 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 52,286 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 44,546 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 44,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 30,980 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 24,356 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 24,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 17,704 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 17,704 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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VO53 MMK is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VO53 MMK, 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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VO53 MMK is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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