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YD03 VWR

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,695 mi
Last recorded58,695 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 VWR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 58,695 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2025 58,449 miles

Coil spring corroded all four springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2024 57,669 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 56,998 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 56,434 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 55,964 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 55,714 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 54,750 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 53,231 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 51,661 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 51,209 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 50,779 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 50,175 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 48,368 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 46,304 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 40,556 miles

front brake discs corroding.

nearside front seat belt retracting mechanism noisy.

Fail 7 Mar 2008 40,511 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

engine management light on.

front brake discs corroding.

nearside front seat belt retracting mechanism noisy.

offside wiper blade size just acceptable.

Pass 8 Mar 2007 39,723 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

cut in drivers rear tyre can not see braid at time of test,

Fail 5 Mar 2007 95,145 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 39,036 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 39,036 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

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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YD03 VWR is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YD03 VWR, 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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YD03 VWR is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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