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YE03 PFW

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

102,232 mi
Last recorded102,232 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 PFW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 102,232 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 102,218 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 101,361 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 100,258 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 97,274 miles
Fail 11 May 2019 97,274 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 72,681 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 72,563 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 70,363 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 70,363 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 69,318 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 66,353 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 63,986 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2013 61,593 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 57,735 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 54,240 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 48,910 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 43,814 miles

Non-standard exhaust silencer fitted.

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

Slight cracking to tread/sidewall of n/s r tyre.

Slight wear to outer edge of n/s/f tyre.

Fail 3 Feb 2009 43,814 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Non-standard exhaust silencer fitted.

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

Slight cracking to tread/sidewall of n/s r tyre.

Slight wear to outer edge of n/s/f tyre.

Pass 4 Feb 2008 36,729 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 36,699 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 28,231 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 27,730 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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YE03 PFW is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 YE03 PFW, 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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YE03 PFW is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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