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LX03 YKS

2003 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

102,491 mi
Last recorded102,491 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX03 YKS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 102,491 miles

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Jun 2024 102,163 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2023 101,126 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 97,703 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 96,441 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strut (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively front + rear (1.2.1 (f))

both rear disc backplates deteriorating -- front backplates missing

Fail 12 Jan 2021 96,441 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn front + rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s + o/s rear inner sill corrosion + reqs outer sill plastic covers removing for full sill inspection (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect strut (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension parts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively front + rear (1.2.1 (f))

both rear disc backplates deteriorating -- front backplates missing

Pass 22 Feb 2020 96,043 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 93,435 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 93,429 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper strut mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 89,811 miles

can not check all items due to locations and covers etc

Pass 27 Jan 2017 86,714 miles

can not check all items due t o locations and covers etc

Pass 25 Jan 2016 80,175 miles

can not check all items due to locations etc

Fail 27 Jan 2015 75,198 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 75,198 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 74,968 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 74,968 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 70,972 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 67,065 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 63,092 miles

both rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 4 Aug 2009 58,073 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 48,055 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 46,720 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 46,526 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 36,569 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 25,661 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres low tread on edges

Pass 1 Mar 2006 25,661 miles

both front tyres low tread on edges

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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LX03 YKS is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 76,183 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LX03 YKS, 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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What year was LX03 YKS registered?

LX03 YKS is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 March 2003.

Is LX03 YKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX03 YKS shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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