MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,134 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
covers fitted-both inner rear sills corroded-emissions passed on limit
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front x member in poor condition
vehicle underside undersealed
both rear outer and inner sills corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear outer and inner sills corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight corrosion on n/s inner sill
slight corrosion on o/s inner sill
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
slight corrosion on n/s inner sill
slight corrosion on o/s inner sill
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine oil leak onto steering rack
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?
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M397 YBV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 M397 YBV, 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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M397 YBV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 April 2003.
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