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P28 DYY

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,025 mi
Last recorded122,025 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP28 DYY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 122,025 miles

Rear under body slight corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2020 111,950 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front number plate shows damage

Offside Rear Outer tyre side wall shows damage

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

little reserve travel in handbrake

showing signs of surface rust on under side

underside of vehicle shows signs of corrosion throughout

Fail 17 Jun 2020 111,950 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front number plate shows damage

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s/f & o/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer tyre side wall shows damage

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust shows signs of corrosion throughout

underside of vehicle shows signs of corrosion throughout

undertray hanging down

Fail 10 Mar 2020 111,908 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 4 pipes either side of connector (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 108,053 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 108,046 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 102,661 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 95,684 miles

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

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 6 Dec 2016 95,684 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 86,806 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 78,294 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 78,290 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 70,788 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2012 63,103 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 57,071 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 51,664 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 45,448 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 40,825 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 33,969 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 26,406 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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P28 DYY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 P28 DYY, 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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P28 DYY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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