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YD53 UCH

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

105,700 mi
Last recorded105,700 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 UCH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 105,700 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 105,693 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 103,919 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 99,691 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 96,513 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 96,509 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2015 93,508 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 85,410 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 81,210 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 69,180 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 69,177 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 63,301 miles

offside wiper blade split

Pass 30 Oct 2010 57,811 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 54,616 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 54,616 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 49,486 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2008 49,463 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 41,457 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 31 Oct 2007 41,457 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 31,329 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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YD53 UCH is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YD53 UCH, 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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YD53 UCH is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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