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NY52 EFM

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,678 mi
Last recorded75,678 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY52 EFM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 75,678 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

engine light illuminated

Pass 29 Oct 2024 73,389 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 70,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2022 68,956 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 68,955 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 67,611 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 67,607 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 65,935 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 65,933 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Link rod snapped (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Apr 2019 62,504 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 60,798 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 60,778 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front inner cv boots slightly leaking grease

Pass 22 Mar 2017 58,084 miles

Rear tyres wearing badly on the inner shoulder

Pass 23 Mar 2016 55,599 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 53,110 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 50,885 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 47,902 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 45,053 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 42,735 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 39,948 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 36,631 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 32,821 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 28,031 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 21,244 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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NY52 EFM is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NY52 EFM, 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 NY52 EFM registered?

NY52 EFM is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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