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FJ53 YSC

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

111,307 mi
Last recorded111,307 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 YSC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 111,307 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2020 102,604 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 102,572 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear chassis legs (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 88,989 miles

vehicle underbody has a coating

Pass 7 Apr 2018 84,414 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 84,295 miles

Brake performance not tested Spring/tyre condition (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills corroded - both sides (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 78,353 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 72,370 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 70,240 miles

brake pipe ends coated in grease. covers ov er underside

Fail 18 Nov 2015 70,209 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch to sill corroded and holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch to sill corroded and holed (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipe ends coated in grease. covers ov er underside

Pass 4 Nov 2014 68,605 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 65,407 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 61,269 miles

brake pipes coated

Pass 4 Nov 2011 56,616 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 51,238 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 47,942 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 42,301 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 38,460 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 32,478 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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FJ53 YSC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FJ53 YSC, 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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FJ53 YSC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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