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HV53 YCX

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,842 mi
Last recorded101,842 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 YCX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 101,842 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

high level brake light inop

sideskirts fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2015 101,598 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

high level brake light inop

sideskirts fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2014 78,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 78,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 62,509 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 62,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 53,443 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 46,019 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 41,319 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 35,764 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 29,390 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges of tread

Fail 21 Jan 2008 29,390 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges of tread

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 24,012 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 23,953 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 23,953 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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HV53 YCX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HV53 YCX, 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 HV53 YCX registered?

HV53 YCX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 October 2003.

Is HV53 YCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV53 YCX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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