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SC03 YAC

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

110,596 mi
Last recorded110,596 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 YAC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 110,596 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2018 110,596 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 107,037 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 101,275 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 101,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 95,112 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 89,959 miles

EML Light on

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Apr 2013 86,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing low.

Pass 17 Apr 2013 86,122 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing low.

Pass 11 Apr 2012 81,390 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front brake disc starting to corrode on inner face.

slight wear from both front tyres on inner edges.

Fail 10 Apr 2012 81,377 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front brake disc starting to corrode on inner face.

slight wear from both front tyres on inner edges.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 76,363 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 70,867 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 65,117 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Wear to all 4 tyres

Wear to front brake pads

Pass 10 Apr 2008 60,498 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 49,847 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 37,770 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 37,757 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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SC03 YAC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SC03 YAC, 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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SC03 YAC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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