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YF53 YFA

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

167,558 mi
Last recorded167,558 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 YFA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2016 167,558 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 167,486 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 158,282 miles

Front FRONT BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION

Fail 8 Sep 2015 158,282 miles

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

Front FRONT BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION

Pass 11 Sep 2014 147,398 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 136,817 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 136,817 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 131,742 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 131,742 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 119,684 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2011 119,684 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 105,115 miles

Nearside 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 16 Sep 2009 91,049 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 80,885 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 80,885 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 64,499 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 63,549 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 46,310 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 YFA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YF53 YFA, 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 YFA registered?

YF53 YFA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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