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EF52 KYH

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests28 (22 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,839 mi
Last recorded71,839 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF52 KYH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

22 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 71,839 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 71,839 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 69,886 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH SIDES (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 26 Feb 2024 68,233 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT INNER CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2024 68,233 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH FRONT INNER CORRODED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 65,494 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 62,287 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2021 58,727 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 56,092 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 54,342 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 52,790 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 52,790 miles

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 50,695 miles

all Tyres cracking (bad)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 50,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

all Tyres cracking (bad)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 48,345 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 92,086 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 44,533 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 40,671 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jan 2013 370,012 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 33,356 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 31,235 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jan 2011 31,235 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2010 28,143 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 28,140 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 24,361 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 21,308 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 17,063 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 13,070 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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EF52 KYH is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EF52 KYH, 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 EF52 KYH registered?

EF52 KYH is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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