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YE03 SHG

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

88,245 mi
Last recorded88,245 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 SHG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 88,245 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 84,906 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2023 80,853 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 77,083 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 75,170 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 73,179 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Dec 2020 73,179 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 69,963 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 64,990 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2018 64,990 miles

Emissions not tested cat missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2018 64,946 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

o/s/r tyre tread depth on 3mm

slight oil leak from rear diff, gearbox & engine area

Pass 23 Jun 2017 61,272 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 61,266 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 55,047 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight cuts to n\s\f tyre outer sidewall

slight cuts to o\s\f tyre outer sidewall

slight oil leak , engine area . slight oil leak from rear diff.

Pass 23 Apr 2015 44,776 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 42,933 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2014 42,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 42,903 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 42,786 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 42,744 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 42,330 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 42,107 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 38,635 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 38,628 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2008 31,748 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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 SHG is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 SHG, 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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What year was YE03 SHG registered?

YE03 SHG is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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