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VX53 SXR

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

130,117 mi
Last recorded130,117 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 SXR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2023 130,117 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2023 130,117 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 130,054 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 126,501 miles

headlamp lenses deteriorating, beam image getting weak

heavy undersealing of vehicle underside

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Fail 26 Jun 2019 126,501 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 126,469 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 117,279 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 109,628 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 100,875 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 92,767 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 81,247 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 68,928 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 55,761 miles

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 4 Jul 2011 55,761 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 45,142 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 45,137 miles

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)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 36,864 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 32,322 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 27,249 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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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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What year was VX53 SXR registered?

VX53 SXR is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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