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WJ53 YKD

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

32,102 mi
Last recorded32,102 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 YKD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 32,102 miles

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

Nearside front wiper smearing slightly

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 26,441 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 26,439 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 20,850 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 18,320 miles

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 16 Sep 2010 18,320 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 28 Sep 2009 17,239 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 16,121 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine undertray fitted

plastic covers fitted to sills

Pass 29 Sep 2007 14,124 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

unable to fully inspect inner wheel arches due to plastic covers fitted

unable to fully inspect outer body sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2007 14,047 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

unable to fully inspect inner wheel arches due to plastic covers fitted

unable to fully inspect outer body sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2006 11,352 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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WJ53 YKD is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WJ53 YKD, 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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WJ53 YKD is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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