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VE03 YPU

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

86,277 mi
Last recorded86,277 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 YPU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 86,277 miles

underside/subframe/suspension components/brake pipes etc have been undersealed

Pass 23 Jul 2021 84,876 miles

offside front tyre showing signs of wear on inside and outside edges

unable to see nearside and offside sills [under covers]

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front and offside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

engine under tray fitted not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area

handbrake travel getting high

nearside rear tyre showing signs of uneven wear on inside edge

Pass 4 Jul 2020 82,514 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

hand brake travel high, not affecting efficiency

Pass 5 Dec 2018 81,691 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake binding but not excessively nearside and offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

handbrake travel getting high

unable to see nearside and offside sills [under covers]

Pass 20 Oct 2017 81,105 miles

engine under tray fitted not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area

handbrake travel getting high

unable to see nearside and offside sills[under covers]

Pass 25 Oct 2016 79,714 miles

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

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

hand brake travel slightly high

slight blow at exhaust front flange

Pass 12 Nov 2015 78,633 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside rear (2.4.G.2)

alternator and air conditioning belts showing signs of perishing

engine under trays fitted not allowing for full inspection of engine bay area

handbrake travel getting high

nearside and offside front wiper blades showing signs of deterioration

offside rear tyre outer wall damaged and bald on inner[alloy wheel also damaged]

unable to see nearside and offside sills[under plastic covers]

Pass 21 Oct 2014 74,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wipers smearing but not effecting view of road

Pass 18 Oct 2013 67,875 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 57,186 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 May 2011 44,435 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 44,140 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 44,140 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 40,892 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 36,019 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 27,495 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 27,495 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 22,602 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 20,140 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 17,814 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 17,814 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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VE03 YPU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VE03 YPU, 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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VE03 YPU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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