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YA53 ZBJ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

148,373 mi
Last recorded148,373 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 ZBJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2023 148,373 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 144,175 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 140,671 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 2 Oct 2020 137,530 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 133,936 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 126,628 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2018 126,628 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 119,330 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 119,218 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 113,670 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 109,445 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 17 Oct 2015 109,445 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 Oct 2014 104,611 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 99,332 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 99,332 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 92,829 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 87,354 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 82,237 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 73,603 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 63,673 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 51,547 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 37,273 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 37,273 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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YA53 ZBJ 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 YA53 ZBJ, 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 ZBJ registered?

YA53 ZBJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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