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X500 BYY

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

69,077 mi
Last recorded69,077 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX500 BYY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 69,077 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 69,060 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Unable to be tested as vehicles suspension is likely to become detached when under load. (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Headlamp lens is excessively foggy/damaged which is affecting headlamp pattern. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached NSF shock absorber detached from hub during test. (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2025 62,941 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 61,070 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 59,516 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2022 59,515 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 58,794 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 57,601 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 57,532 miles

Offside Front Outer C.V Gaiter perishing

Pass 31 Jul 2013 56,004 miles

Brake fluid low

Cut on outer sidewall of N/S/R Tyre

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 54,445 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 54,447 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 54,447 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2010 52,790 miles

Cuts in nearside front tyre outer wall

Front number plate cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2009 47,017 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 41,718 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 56,585 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 34,681 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 34,626 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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X500 BYY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 X500 BYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X500 BYY registered?

X500 BYY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is X500 BYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for X500 BYY shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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