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GU53 YHM

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,512 mi
Last recorded113,512 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU53 YHM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 113,512 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 111,638 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 109,713 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also nail in tyre close to edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 109,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Also nail in tyre close to edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 107,823 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 105,214 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2018 102,912 miles

All coil springs corroded

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Suspension components have corrosion present

Fail 8 Oct 2018 102,912 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All coil springs corroded

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Suspension components have corrosion present

Pass 6 Oct 2017 100,356 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Surface corrosion on suspension components

Pass 10 Oct 2016 98,033 miles

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2015 94,342 miles

Surface corrosion on suspension components

both rear antiroll bar D bushes slightly worn

Fail 25 Sep 2015 94,324 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Surface corrosion on suspension components

both rear antiroll bar D bushes slightly worn

Pass 26 Sep 2014 90,569 miles

all coil springs corroding

handbrake lever has alot of travel

Fail 26 Sep 2014 90,569 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

all coil springs corroding

handbrake lever has alot of travel

Pass 27 Sep 2013 85,583 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear on inner edges!

Pass 2 Oct 2012 79,992 miles

Airbag light on

Centre and rear exhaust sections poor fitting

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 26 Sep 2011 73,180 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 66,833 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 58,555 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 52,549 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 43,031 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 32,901 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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GU53 YHM is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 GU53 YHM, 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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GU53 YHM is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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