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FV03 YCA

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

157,225 mi
Last recorded157,225 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV03 YCA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 157,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 151,285 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2014 151,264 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

loose heat shield on exhaust

wheel bearing noies noted on road test

Pass 2 Jul 2013 142,665 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 142,659 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 128,892 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

general corrosion to exhaust system

Fail 26 Jun 2012 128,892 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

general corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 22 Nov 2010 112,286 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 112,286 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2009 103,969 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 103,969 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 94,090 miles

discs slight corrosion

Fail 27 Aug 2008 94,090 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

discs slight corrosion

o/s front tyre worn low

Pass 23 Jun 2007 80,496 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jun 2007 80,496 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 62,118 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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FV03 YCA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FV03 YCA, 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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FV03 YCA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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