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GU03 YTV

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

94,866 mi
Last recorded94,866 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 YTV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 94,866 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery secured with cable ties

eml light on

Pass 23 Oct 2013 87,873 miles

EML illuminated indicating a fault

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 87,873 miles

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

EML illuminated indicating a fault

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 78,141 miles

battery insecure

Fail 14 Aug 2012 78,141 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery insecure

Pass 11 Aug 2011 72,187 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

front brake discs corroded

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2010 69,632 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

near side front tyre worn

Fail 28 Jul 2010 69,632 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear brake discs corroded

near side front tyre worn

Pass 27 Feb 2009 62,510 miles

all brake pads appear low

both outer sills are covered

nearside front tyre is worn

rear number plate is dirty but still readable

Fail 27 Feb 2009 62,510 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

all brake pads appear low

both outer sills are covered

nearside front tyre is worn

rear number plate is dirty but still readable

Pass 3 Mar 2008 50,815 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Mar 2008 50,815 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 43,586 miles

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 24 Feb 2006 34,727 miles

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

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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GU03 YTV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GU03 YTV, 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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GU03 YTV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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