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YE53 VRX

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

113,301 mi
Last recorded113,301 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 VRX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 113,301 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 107,606 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2019 107,606 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 99,141 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 99,141 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 95,313 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 95,313 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner Arch (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 93,411 miles

front cross member corroded

rear chassis corroding

Pass 25 Aug 2015 86,011 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 81,102 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 74,167 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 60,006 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 47,465 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2011 47,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

N/S/R tyre bald on inner edge

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre and N/S/F tyre wearing thin on outer edges

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 46,067 miles

leak n/s/r shock abs

n/s/r tyre 3mm and worn inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2009 42,428 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 36,605 miles

All 4 tyres are wearing on inner edges.

Both front wipers are smearing slightly.

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 33,895 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 30,582 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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YE53 VRX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YE53 VRX, 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 YE53 VRX registered?

YE53 VRX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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