MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,117 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
headlamp lenses starting to go cloudy, OK at time of test
plastic covers etc prevent full inspection
rust on brake disc faces
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed and also getting rusty
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
headlamp lenses starting to go cloudy, OK at time of test
plastic covers etc prevent full inspection
rust on brake disc faces
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed and also getting rusty
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
headlamp lenses deteriorated, output weak
plastic covers etc prevent full inspection
underside of vehicle heavily undersealed
headlamp lenses deteriorating, beam image getting weak
heavy undersealing of vehicle underside
plastic covers etc prevent full inspection
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
headlamp lenses deteriorating, beam image getting weak
heavy undersealing of vehicle underside
plastic covers etc prevent full inspection
Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction not working (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/joining outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill/joining outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front wheel arch liner missing, wiring etc exposed
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front brake pipe rusty, not clearly visible
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
brakes tested on road with Tapley meter, vehicle 4WD
exhaust centre joint deteriorating & bolt missing from mounting
headlight patterns weak
plastic covers etc prevent full inspection
rear chassis getting very rusty
suspension components, brake pipes etc getting rusty
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both sides rear inner sills covered heavily with sealant
front cross member covered heavily with sealant
parking brake efficiency only just met, requires adjustment or repair
vehicle underbody has surface rust covering suspension components
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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VX53 SXR is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 VX53 SXR, 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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VX53 SXR is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 December 2003.
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