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YA53 VUM

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,496 mi
Last recorded85,496 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 VUM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2023 85,496 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 80,294 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 75,170 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 69,110 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 60,288 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 May 2016 53,767 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 51,780 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jun 2014 50,047 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 48,078 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 44,565 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Nov 2011 42,060 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 42,060 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 38,496 miles

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

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

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

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Fail 12 Nov 2010 38,494 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

front discs worn

rear discs worn

Pass 26 Oct 2009 34,959 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 30,573 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 27,852 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 27,852 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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YA53 VUM is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YA53 VUM, 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 YA53 VUM registered?

YA53 VUM is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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