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YA53 ZFR

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,003 mi
Last recorded151,003 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA53 ZFR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 151,003 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 142,460 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 131,726 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 120,848 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 111,363 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 111,363 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 101,194 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 99,576 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 93,563 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2014 93,558 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 85,000 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2012 81,836 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 81,836 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 75,707 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 68,860 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 61,258 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 53,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 53,816 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 43,143 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 43,143 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Jun 2006 25,412 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 25,412 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Rear Lower Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 ZFR 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 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZFR, 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 ZFR registered?

YA53 ZFR is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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