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Y555 MGP

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

173,437 mi
Last recorded173,437 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY555 MGP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 173,437 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 167,827 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 161,498 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into junction box (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 159,124 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 150,835 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear wheels could not be rotated to check for binding and wheel bearing wear (4x4)

Fail 23 Dec 2019 150,835 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened U-frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear wheels could not be rotated to check for binding and wheel bearing wear (4x4)

Pass 3 Jan 2019 143,242 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 143,242 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 136,967 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres getting worn on inner edge step treads detected

both nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar D-bushes allowing slight play in anti-roll bar

Pass 28 Dec 2016 134,398 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 134,398 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 123,614 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 110,380 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 110,380 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 94,861 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 80,365 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 80,365 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 66,497 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 57,726 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 44,086 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 24,561 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 7,678 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 6,855 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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Y555 MGP is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 Y555 MGP, 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 Y555 MGP registered?

Y555 MGP is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 December 2003.

Is Y555 MGP safe to buy?

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