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SY03 YRD

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,752 mi
Last recorded98,752 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 YRD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2017 98,752 miles

brake pips corroded

engine light on

front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear pads getting low + discs poor

Fail 2 Aug 2017 98,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded facing panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded facing panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

brake pips corroded

engine light on

front number plate damaged but not likely to be misread

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear pads getting low + discs poor

Pass 14 Jul 2016 92,976 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 92,971 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear shockers have no damping effect

Pass 8 Apr 2015 84,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 17 Apr 2013 77,356 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 77,356 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 71,335 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2011 71,335 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 66,882 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

all brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2009 59,936 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 50,363 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 50,363 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

boot lever not working

heatshields rattling

Pass 5 Feb 2008 47,115 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 40,790 miles

Both front tyre treads low and worn edges.

Pass 21 Apr 2006 31,991 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 31,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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SY03 YRD is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SY03 YRD, 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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SY03 YRD is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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