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SY03 YRE

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

122,871 mi
Last recorded122,871 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 YRE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 122,871 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear brake disc shields starting to corrode

Fail 20 Jul 2019 122,871 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

both rear brake disc shields starting to corrode

Pass 17 Jul 2018 112,915 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 105,425 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 105,425 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jul 2016 97,924 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 90,959 miles

n/s/r drive shaft outer boot leaking grease slightly

o/s/r brake disc back plate corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2014 82,718 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 73,242 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/r bumper damaged

outer sills have plastic covers over them perventing full examination

Pass 13 Jul 2012 63,257 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre deteriated on sidewalls

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 14 Jul 2011 55,755 miles

Advanced corrosion to front hubs and arms

N/s/r shock absorber oil and reduced damping

Plastic sill covers preventing full examination of sills

Rear exhaust joint area deteriorating

Pass 19 Jul 2010 47,776 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 39,482 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 29,614 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 28,097 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 24,988 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 17,335 miles

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 YRE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 SY03 YRE, 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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What year was SY03 YRE registered?

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

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