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YF03 JEP

2003 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

117,943 mi
Last recorded117,943 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF03 JEP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 117,943 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 117,942 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 111,773 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 111,773 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2011 107,682 miles

Centre rear lap seatbelt has a cut in the webbing but not bad enough to significantly weaken the seatbelt

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

Fail 17 May 2011 107,682 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Centre rear lap seatbelt has a cut in the webbing but not bad enough to significantly weaken the seatbelt

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 100,554 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 95,359 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2009 95,359 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 83,149 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2008 83,148 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 69,549 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2007 69,549 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 58,998 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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YF03 JEP is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YF03 JEP, 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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YF03 JEP is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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