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YE53 VRZ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,116 mi
Last recorded96,116 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 VRZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 96,116 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2016 96,116 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 93,892 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

exhaust corroded and heatshield loose

front and rear subframes corroded

power steering pump pulley appears bent

Pass 3 Jun 2014 91,515 miles

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

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

exhaust heatshields missing

rear sub frame and suspension corroded

underside heavily soiled in mud

Pass 17 May 2013 77,483 miles

rear diff front mount bushis

Fail 13 May 2013 77,483 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

rear diff front mount bushis

Pass 7 Jun 2012 67,254 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 67,254 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 62,682 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 62,682 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 56,851 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 50,304 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 50,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 41,989 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 32,762 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 VRZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YE53 VRZ, 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 VRZ registered?

YE53 VRZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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