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NJ52 YGY

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

85,652 mi
Last recorded85,652 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ52 YGY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2017 85,652 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front anti roll bar link bushes splitting

Front number plate deteriorating

Offside Front side light dim

Offside Front tyre worn on in side and has cut in outer side wall

Offside head light lens cracked

Pass 24 Mar 2016 80,008 miles

Front number plate cracked and deteriorating

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Front head light condensed up

Nearside Front tyre bald on the in side

Offside Front wiper torn

Offside Rear tyre has a small cut in outer side wall

Fail 21 Mar 2016 79,981 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Front number plate cracked and deteriorating

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Front head light condensed up

Nearside Front tyre bald on the in side

Offside Front wiper torn

Offside Rear tyre has a small cut in outer side wall

Pass 31 Mar 2015 76,512 miles

front head light covers deteriorating

front number plate cracked and deteriorating

front springs corroding

jubilee clip loose on exhaust system

o/s/r tyre has cut in side wall

oil leak on engine

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 16 Mar 2015 76,485 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front and rear springs corroding

front head light covers deteriorating

front number plate cracked

jubilee clip loose on exhaust system and rattling

o/s/f dirt guard loose

o/s/r tyre has small cut in outer side wall

oil leak on engine

rear wiper blade deteriorated

when head lights turned on, main beam also on and wont switch off

Pass 20 Mar 2014 72,761 miles

Nearside Rear 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 7 Sep 2012 65,693 miles

o/s/r tyre splitting

Fail 14 Aug 2012 65,691 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre inner sidewall splitting

Pass 10 Aug 2011 59,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2011 59,643 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 54,301 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 54,237 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 48,613 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 46,356 miles

slight oil leak from offside rear suspension leg

Pass 14 Mar 2008 37,893 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 37,893 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 30,259 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2007 30,259 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

engine managment light on at time of test

Pass 1 Mar 2006 25,815 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

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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NJ52 YGY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 NJ52 YGY, 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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NJ52 YGY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 February 2003.

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