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YC53 VND

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

59,808 mi
Last recorded59,808 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC53 VND
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 59,808 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underneath of vehicle recently undersealed

Pass 5 Jun 2025 59,708 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 59,544 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both rear mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both rear badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened all rear rods corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear discs lightly corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2024 59,544 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both rear mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension rods corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear discs lightly corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2023 59,296 miles

Coil spring corroded nsr and osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 59,275 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 59,235 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 59,076 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 59,075 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 56,632 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disc inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all underside slightly corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2018 54,844 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 54,363 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 53,027 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 51,806 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r brake ferall slightly corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2014 50,879 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 48,636 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 46,321 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 42,899 miles

Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 39,259 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

dry on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Pass 19 Feb 2009 35,161 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear diff has oil leak from n/s/drive shaft seal

Pass 19 Feb 2008 31,335 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight play within both front inner steering rack joints

Pass 12 Feb 2007 22,966 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 VND is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YC53 VND, 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 VND registered?

YC53 VND is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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