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Y99 SHC

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

108,532 mi
Last recorded108,532 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY99 SHC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2023 108,532 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2022 102,930 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Surface corrosion to inner sills and suspension components

Fail 28 Sep 2022 102,903 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak catalytic leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 98,009 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 94,010 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 93,136 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 92,430 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 90,101 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 90,101 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 88,036 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 88,021 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 86,976 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 82,843 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 52,060 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Feb 2013 52,060 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Dec 2011 80,824 miles

nearside front tyre worn to below 2mm, 225 45 r17

offside front drive shaft inner gattor leaking grease

offside front tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 30 Dec 2010 74,269 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 69,772 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 61,111 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 52,006 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 52,006 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 33,657 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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Y99 SHC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 Y99 SHC, 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 Y99 SHC registered?

Y99 SHC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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The MOT history for Y99 SHC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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