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FY53 LYP

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

95,009 mi
Last recorded95,009 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 LYP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 95,009 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2025 95,009 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 91,428 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 91,428 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 87,122 miles

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

centre rear seatbelt wrongly positioned

Pass 11 Mar 2022 83,226 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 81,555 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 80,150 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 74,522 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside washer

Pass 17 Sep 2016 66,727 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2015 62,337 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 55,857 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 44,647 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 42,620 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 36,465 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 30,954 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 25,381 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 16,640 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)

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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FY53 LYP is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FY53 LYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY53 LYP registered?

FY53 LYP is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 September 2003.

Is FY53 LYP safe to buy?

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