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YC03 ZZP

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

87,289 mi
Last recorded87,289 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 ZZP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 87,289 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2026 87,289 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 87,107 miles

surface corrosion to all suspension parts

Pass 16 Sep 2021 87,060 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 86,965 miles

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2020 86,959 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding hand brake shoes (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear back plate corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2019 86,715 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 86,671 miles

hand brake high but still pulls percentage

rear sub frame bushes wearing

Pass 23 Aug 2017 86,600 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 86,600 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 86,538 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 86,402 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 86,402 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2015 86,402 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 4 pipes at 4way conector (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking pipe burst (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2014 86,205 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 86,205 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 81,425 miles
Fail 31 May 2013 81,425 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 75,764 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 68,395 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 62,038 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 54,608 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 46,523 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2008 46,518 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 39,697 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 32,214 miles

nail in offside rear tyre.screw in nearside rear tyre

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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YC03 ZZP is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YC03 ZZP, 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 YC03 ZZP registered?

YC03 ZZP is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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The MOT history for YC03 ZZP shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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