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YC53 NGK

2003 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

208,576 mi
Last recorded208,576 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 NGK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 208,576 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2026 208,576 miles

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

Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 205,325 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2024 205,325 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2023 198,480 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2023 198,480 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 196,377 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 196,239 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2021 189,606 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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YC53 NGK is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 YC53 NGK, 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 YC53 NGK registered?

YC53 NGK is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 November 2003.

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