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M566 YBV

2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,933 mi
Last recorded102,933 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx96,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM566 YBV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 May 2013 102,933 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 31 Jan 2012 100,688 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 94,869 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 94,869 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 87,475 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 87,471 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 81,149 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 81,145 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 76,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

PLAY IN SREERING RACK

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

exhaust noisey (BUT STANDARD)

nearside drive shaft inner c v joint boot split

Fail 12 Nov 2007 76,498 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Front registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Rear registration plate displaying an unacceptable symbol or flag on a dual purpose plate (6.3.5)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

PLAY IN SREERING RACK

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

exhaust noisey (BUT STANDARD)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 66,412 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 66,412 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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)

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx?

Based on 9,096 MOT tests across 1,388 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
4,551
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
1,388
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 377
fog lamp not working 326
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 322
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 283
Steering rack gaiter split 271
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M566 YBV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 96,851 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 Wrx fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive, accounting for 377 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M566 YBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 23 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M566 YBV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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