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YE52 VEX

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

105,612 mi
Last recorded105,612 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE52 VEX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2014 105,612 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Sep 2013 91,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 91,427 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 79,869 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2011 68,643 miles

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

Possibilty of the nearside front cv joint/ hub assembly being heavily worn

service brakes pulls slightly to the offside on application

Fail 16 Sep 2011 68,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Possibilty of the nearside front cv joint/ hub assembly being heavily worn

Fail 16 Sep 2011 68,621 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

cut's spliting to n/s iner rear tyre, can't see cords at time of test

o/s front tyre wereing

split / cut to o/s tyre side wall, can't see cord's at time of test

Fail 9 Aug 2011 68,363 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

cut's spliting to n/s iner rear tyre, can't see cords at time of test

o/s iner front tyre wering

split / cut to o/s tyre side wall, can't see cord's at time of test

Pass 12 Jul 2010 60,916 miles

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

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

both rear tyres on minimum limit

Fail 12 Jul 2010 60,916 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres on minimum limit

Pass 3 Jul 2009 54,062 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 45,401 miles

slight brake disc corrossion

slight exhaust corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2007 37,372 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 32,190 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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YE52 VEX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 YE52 VEX, 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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YE52 VEX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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