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LY03 YFE

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

75,057 mi
Last recorded75,057 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 YFE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 75,057 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 74,312 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 73,064 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 71,661 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 65,654 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 64,734 miles

undertrays + sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2019 62,790 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2018 62,333 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

exhaust coroded

Pass 5 Oct 2017 59,706 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 57,145 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 56,903 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 54,851 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 52,648 miles

Both front driveshaft inner constant velocity joint gaiters leaking grease slightly

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 52,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Both front driveshaft inner constant velocity joint gaiters leaking grease slightly

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 46,825 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 34,157 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 29,424 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 21,244 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 13,753 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 11,374 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 9,708 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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LY03 YFE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 YFE, 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 LY03 YFE registered?

LY03 YFE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 July 2003.

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