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YF53 YEJ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

147,753 mi
Last recorded147,753 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 YEJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 147,753 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2026 147,752 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2025 141,146 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 132,996 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 132,951 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area's - marked with chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipes located by fuel tank are leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area's (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to sill area's - sill covers fitted

corrosion to suspension components

nearside front inner c.v gaiter is deteriorating

offside headlight outer lens is deteriorating

parking brake lever has travel

Pass 14 Sep 2023 123,916 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 122,031 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 117,915 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 113,247 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 113,247 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2016 108,294 miles

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

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

Offside Front wiper blade slight tear

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 100,679 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 87,760 miles

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

slight exhaust rear silencer.leak.

Pass 30 Nov 2012 79,593 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 75,170 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 69,669 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 64,410 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 64,299 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 57,389 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 49,216 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 49,214 miles

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

off side rear tyre tread feathered on inside edge. tread just on legal limit

Pass 11 Dec 2006 39,247 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)

front tyres worn on inner edges

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 YEJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 YF53 YEJ, 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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YF53 YEJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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