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Y50 UBY

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

81,047 mi
Last recorded81,047 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY50 UBY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 81,047 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 78,544 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 74,698 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 70,460 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 70,460 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 68,584 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 66,921 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 103,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 60,821 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 54,061 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 53,208 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 52,790 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 51,459 miles
Pass 5 May 2014 46,818 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 38,713 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 38,618 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 38,618 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 38,071 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 35,206 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 33,439 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 29,165 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 23,650 miles

rear silencer is splitting at a seam, slight blow.

windscreen cracked outside wipers swept area.

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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Y50 UBY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 Y50 UBY, 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 Y50 UBY registered?

Y50 UBY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is Y50 UBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y50 UBY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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