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YD03 VXE

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

152,322 mi
Last recorded152,322 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 152,322 miles

both headlamp lens deteriorated-oil leak-both front tyres on limit-o/s/f + n/s/f brake pipes corroded-n/s/f ball joint has slight lift-rear brakes slightly binding-all coil springs corroded-

Pass 6 Jan 2024 139,631 miles

headlight aims poor/cloudy lights

underbody corrosion

Pass 16 Dec 2022 132,143 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted and repaired (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear sill slightly corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber hanger not connected (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 132,130 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer cv gator retaining clip missing

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted and repaired (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear sill slightly corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber hanger not connected (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front brake flexy chaffing on tyre when turned

Fail 3 Nov 2022 132,095 miles

Brake performance not tested dangerous hose (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail chafed through to cords by driveshaft (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front brake hose insecure

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

all other brake hoses incorrectly secured using cable ties

Fail 20 Oct 2022 132,055 miles

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

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear pipes in and out at juncion box (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d/ bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d/bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 116,425 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 116,425 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 97,093 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Middle rubber missing but system secure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Slight damage to the outer tyre edge.

Fail 20 Nov 2020 97,092 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Brake flexible hoses insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Brake flexible hose insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Brake flexible hose insecure. (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Brake flexible hose insecure (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective Middle rubber missing but system secure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Slight damage to the outer tyre edge.

Pass 2 Feb 2018 97,023 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 83,124 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Axle rear bush slight play

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 83,124 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Axle rear bush slight play

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing thin on inner edge.

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both fronts inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 73,023 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both inner (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2015 73,023 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both inner (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 67,100 miles

inner faces of front brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2013 59,715 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 59,708 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2012 53,275 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 46,023 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 46,023 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 41,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 41,421 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 36,641 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 32,485 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 26,231 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 21,170 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 17,460 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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YD03 VXE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YD03 VXE, 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 VXE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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