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VF03 YRC

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

69,562 mi
Last recorded69,562 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 YRC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 69,562 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 68,525 miles

EML on - engine management light on - on tick over cold car has miss fire only warm is running fine

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy sports - modified system - full system has multiple welded joint - ( catalytic converter has been welded ) (7.1.4)

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened worn - required soon (3.5.1n)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Rear parking (secondary) brake it would appear that the braking system requires repair. (3.1.6b)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod and track rod - rack has slight play ()

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam nearside and offside - both (2.5.A.1a)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement - all suspension bushes at the rear worn - corroded - ( slight movement ) (2.5.B.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate engine management off - engine has misfire (5.4.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Vehicle structure has slight damage - rear tailgate area - boot floor (6.1.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly both sides (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 68,505 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits all readings failed - emission report provided (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy sports - modified system - full system has multiple welded joint - ( catalytic converter has been welded ) (7.1.4)

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened worn - required soon (3.5.1n)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Rear parking (secondary) brake it would appear that the braking system requires repair. (3.1.6b)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner tie rod and track rod - rack has slight play ()

Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam nearside and offside - both (2.5.A.1a)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement - all suspension bushes at the rear worn - corroded - ( slight movement ) (2.5.B.2b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate engine management off - engine has misfire (5.4.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Vehicle structure has slight damage - rear tailgate area - boot floor (6.1.B.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 4 Aug 2017 68,400 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 65,877 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 65,511 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 65,483 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 55,746 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 52,363 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 49,903 miles

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

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

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

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

engine light on at time of test

Pass 30 Sep 2009 45,064 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 41,647 miles

offside front tyre cut on outside wall-cord not exposed

Pass 4 Oct 2007 36,991 miles

near side rear tyre worn close to limit on inner edge .

Pass 2 Apr 2007 33,150 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 26,510 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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VF03 YRC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VF03 YRC, 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 VF03 YRC registered?

VF03 YRC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 April 2003.

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