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SH03 YDO

2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

65,317 mi
Last recorded65,317 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo54,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 YDO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx Turbo
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2015 65,317 miles

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

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

rear brakes sticking slight

Pass 19 Jun 2013 65,292 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2012 64,225 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 64,214 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2009 53,774 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 53,730 miles

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

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

rear tyres at 2.5 and 3mm

Pass 5 Apr 2008 47,030 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 47,030 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 39,829 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo?

Based on 1,540 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,723
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 29
Registration plate lamp not working 24
Steering rack gaiter split 22
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SH03 YDO is a 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 54,741 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 Wrx Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SH03 YDO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SH03 YDO registered?

SH03 YDO is a 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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