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VO03 YBB

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,637 mi
Last recorded125,637 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 YBB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2024 125,637 miles

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 13 Dec 2023 119,468 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 118,798 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front inner (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 115,761 miles

front brake pipes corroded

front disc corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2022 115,729 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

front brake pipes corroded

front disc corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2020 106,938 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 104,328 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 98,504 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 95,223 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 92,493 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2016 92,493 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 89,612 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 86,407 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 86,407 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 85,575 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 83,674 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 83,674 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 80,263 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 76,143 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 72,233 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 64,713 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 53,736 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 44,133 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 29,897 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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VO03 YBB is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VO03 YBB, 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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VO03 YBB is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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