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RX53 YKC

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,002 mi
Last recorded108,002 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 YKC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 108,002 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 103,310 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 103,306 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 99,030 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 99,000 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underside of Vehicle Corroded.

Pass 3 Jan 2023 95,313 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 95,313 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 85,814 miles

All underneath rusted

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 85,753 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 14 Oct 2020 83,917 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 81,806 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 79,890 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2018 79,890 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 77,662 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 77,662 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 72,862 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 72,826 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 61,484 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 48,959 miles

complete underside of vehicle has been freshly undersealed

Pass 13 Sep 2013 45,941 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 45,933 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 43,961 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 41,823 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 39,846 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 36,769 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 31,792 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 27,327 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Aug 2006 23,856 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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RX53 YKC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RX53 YKC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX53 YKC registered?

RX53 YKC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is RX53 YKC safe to buy?

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