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YF53 YEG

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,568 mi
Last recorded110,568 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 YEG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 110,568 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 110,560 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 107,537 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 99,194 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 86,046 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 86,046 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 77,149 miles

o/s + n/s front tyres - edges wearing thin

o/s + n/s rear tyres - edges wearing thin

Pass 11 Nov 2009 64,768 miles

nail/tack in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2008 50,761 miles

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

the front bumper has several clips missing but okay for test

Pass 16 Nov 2007 37,102 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 37,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyre treads just on legal limit of1.6mm

Pass 15 Nov 2006 28,813 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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YF53 YEG is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF53 YEG, 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 YF53 YEG registered?

YF53 YEG is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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