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RX53 YKK

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,266 mi
Last recorded114,266 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 YKK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 114,266 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

O/S/R Tyre on 3mm

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 114,266 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened "U" Frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

O/S/R Tyre on 3mm

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Up pipe heat shield loose

Pass 18 Apr 2018 108,897 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 104,961 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 100,960 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 97,760 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 94,416 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in front tyre

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Apr 2013 86,972 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 77,340 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 67,707 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 67,707 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 65,784 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 60,511 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2008 52,475 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 43,989 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 6 Oct 2006 40,268 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 YKK is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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

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