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MD53 YVY

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,687 mi
Last recorded154,687 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD53 YVY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 154,687 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Rear panel corroded and boot secure when closed shut

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 154,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Rear Rear panel corroded and boot secure when closed shut

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2025 150,561 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Off side and near side (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Rear panel corroded and boot secure when closed shut

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Off side and near side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Off side and near side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 147,819 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Cross member corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Off side and near side (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Plastic covers over outer sills.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Off side and near side inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2024 147,812 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Cross member corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Off side and near side (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Plastic covers over outer sills.

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Off side and near side inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 143,440 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Cross member corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Plastic covers over outer sills

Rear Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Off side and near side inner sill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 139,479 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Upper Cross member corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipe

Plastic covers over outer sills

Rear Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 139,476 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure Fuel pipes and Evap system (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Lower Cross member corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipe and bracket

Plastic covers over outer sills

Rear Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 135,293 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Cross member corroded

Offside Rear Evap tank brackets deteriorated

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipe and bracket.

Plastic covers over outer sills

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Off side and near side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Off side and near side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 135,293 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Cross member corroded

Offside Rear Evap tank brackets deteriorated

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Fuel filler pipe and bracket.

Plastic covers over outer sills

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Off side and near side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Off side and near side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 127,664 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced heavily corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

evap canister mounting brackets are corroded

fuel filler pipe corroded.

nearside and offside rear coil springs are corroded.

nearside and offside sills have plastic covers fitted

nearside headlamp attachment deteriorated

Fail 14 Jun 2019 127,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced heavily corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

evap canister mounting brackets are corroded

fuel filler pipe corroded.

nearside and offside rear coil springs are corroded.

nearside and offside sills have plastic covers fitted

nearside headlamp attachment deteriorated

Fail 19 May 2019 127,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking caliper leaking fluid (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side no effort & performance (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

both track rod ends blue heated up to adjust tracking

Pass 22 May 2018 120,326 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside fuel tank dented

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 May 2018 120,326 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure bracket corroded away,cable resting on ABS Sensor cable (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside fuel tank dented

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 103,651 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 103,651 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2016 98,204 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all four tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 24 Apr 2015 91,707 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 91,707 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 86,679 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear seat belt mounting possibly loose (unable to see)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 80,845 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 74,341 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 71,151 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 70,420 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 65,963 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 65,914 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2007 60,368 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 60,365 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 40,458 miles

n/s front tyre has small nick in outer sidewall

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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MD53 YVY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MD53 YVY, 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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MD53 YVY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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