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R507 YJU

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

105,080 mi
Last recorded105,080 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR507 YJU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 105,080 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 96,549 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 96,499 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 96,338 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 93,604 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 90,978 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 88,451 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 85,539 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 85,539 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Apr 2014 85,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nsf antiroll bar link

power steering leak

Pass 26 Apr 2013 83,573 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2012 77,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2012 77,200 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 74,016 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2011 74,016 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 68,787 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 64,507 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 59,975 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 56,856 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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R507 YJU 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 78.9%.

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 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 R507 YJU, 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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R507 YJU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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