MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,322 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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-
headlight aims poor/cloudy lights
underbody corrosion
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))
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
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
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))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
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))
Exhaust mounting defective Middle rubber missing but system secure (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Slight damage to the outer tyre edge.
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.
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)
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)
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)
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)
inner faces of front brake discs corroded
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)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
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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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