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SY03 YRN

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

111,074 mi
Last recorded111,074 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 YRN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2014 111,074 miles

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn inside edge

Fail 25 Aug 2014 111,043 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 107,072 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Aug 2013 107,071 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 103,786 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 101,924 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 89,596 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 89,596 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2009 73,615 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 65,634 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 65,534 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 58,124 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 58,124 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 46,571 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 YRN is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YRN, 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 YRN is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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