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GU03 YUX

2003 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

93,121 mi
Last recorded93,121 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 YUX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 93,121 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Jul 2026 93,119 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 92,471 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front fog lamps obscured by "fairing"

Fail 7 Jul 2025 92,469 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front fog lamps obscured by "fairing"

Pass 3 May 2024 91,200 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 May 2024 91,198 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 May 2023 90,374 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing scar on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2022 89,309 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2022 89,307 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2021 87,377 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right at limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

windscreen washers could be better

Pass 21 May 2020 86,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front fog lamps hidden behind bumper

Fail 20 May 2020 86,246 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end rear inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front fog lamps hidden behind bumper

Pass 26 Apr 2019 84,521 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2019 84,521 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 82,317 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 82,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 80,202 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 80,200 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

1 no. plate light dim

nearside rear indicator dim

washers could be better

Pass 15 Apr 2016 78,172 miles

1 no. plate lamp dim

Pass 20 Apr 2015 76,136 miles

1 no. plate lamp dim

centre rear exhaust mounting redundant

front tyres worn unevenly

windscreen washers weak

Pass 31 Mar 2014 73,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 73,859 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 70,953 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

bad connection in o/s dipped headlamp

centre/rear exhaust mounitng rubber redundant

Fail 23 Apr 2013 70,953 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

bad connection in o/s dipped headlamp

centre/rear exhaust mounitng rubber redundant

Pass 13 Apr 2012 66,703 miles

air bag warning lamp on

part of centre stop lamp inoperative

Fail 13 Apr 2012 66,703 miles

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

air bag warning lamp on

part of centre stop lamp inoperative

Pass 19 Apr 2011 63,547 miles

adapted exhaust mountings could be better

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

part of high level stop lamp inoperative

unevenly worn offside front tyre nearing legal limit

Pass 8 Apr 2010 61,283 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

air bag warning lamp on

surface scar in n/s rear tyre

wipers could be better

Fail 20 Mar 2009 56,745 miles

1 centre rear exhaust mounting not utilised

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust noisy

slight damage to nearside rear of front subframe

Pass 20 Mar 2009 56,745 miles

1 centre rear exhaust mounting not utilised

exhaust noisy

slight damage to nearside rear of front subframe

Fail 25 Mar 2008 53,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres very low on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2008 53,018 miles

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

both front tyres very low on inner edge

Pass 16 Mar 2007 45,147 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 37,146 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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GU03 YUX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 YUX, 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 YUX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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