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SC52 CYY

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

156,223 mi
Last recorded156,223 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC52 CYY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 156,223 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 156,222 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 150,330 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 145,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

e/m/l light on

Fail 13 Feb 2015 145,555 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

e/m/l light on

Pass 8 Feb 2014 135,303 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Feb 2013 121,731 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 109,679 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 102,541 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2010 91,831 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 91,831 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 84,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 84,432 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 74,316 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 74,316 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 65,216 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 62,516 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

both front brake discs badly worn

Pass 6 Feb 2006 48,553 miles

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

Offside Front 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 Feb 2006 48,553 miles

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

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

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

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

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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SC52 CYY 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 63.2%.

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 SC52 CYY, 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 SC52 CYY registered?

SC52 CYY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is SC52 CYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC52 CYY shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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