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SP53 YGH

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,053 mi
Last recorded116,053 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 YGH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2019 116,053 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 116,053 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill o/s-n/s (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 112,699 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 108,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear lens slightly cracked

Offside Rear backing plate corroded

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

slight knocking on rear suspension

Fail 31 Mar 2017 108,205 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear lens slightly cracked

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

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

Offside Rear backing plate corroded

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

slight knocking on rear suspension

Pass 4 Apr 2016 102,012 miles

n/s/f/ wheel bearing slight play

Pass 21 Apr 2015 95,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 86,713 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 86,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 74,022 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 68,522 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 64,089 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges, close to cords showing through.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Small cuts in tyrewall n/s/r.

Pass 19 Apr 2010 58,978 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 55,234 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 49,176 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 45,635 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 33,034 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 33,029 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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SP53 YGH is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SP53 YGH, 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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SP53 YGH is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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