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LY03 XAK

2003 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,797 mi
Last recorded122,797 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 XAK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 122,797 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jan 2017 122,788 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 116,369 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 109,702 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 102,595 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 102,595 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 93,594 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 87,952 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 87,952 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 82,365 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 73,575 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 61,411 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 52,019 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 41,115 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 30,906 miles

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

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

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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LY03 XAK is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LY03 XAK, 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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LY03 XAK is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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