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YG02 DAN

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

109,120 mi
Last recorded109,120 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG02 DAN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 109,120 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 104,350 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 101,115 miles

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2022 101,061 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 98,589 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated light spray of grease but not allowing ingress (6.1.7 (g) (i))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2020 93,786 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 92,183 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin also look slightly damaged from overheating (3.5.1g)

Offside Front subframe has been modified and slightly weakened

Offside Rear tyre underinflated

Fail 4 Nov 2017 91,712 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin also look slightly damaged from overheating (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 88,045 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 86,124 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 80,888 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 72,602 miles

engine oil on low side

Fail 24 Oct 2013 72,594 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine oil on low side

Pass 10 Oct 2012 65,193 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

surface corrosion offside rear chassis

unable to test nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2012 65,183 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

surface corrosion offside rear chassis

unable to test nearside rear seat belt due to child seat fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2011 61,660 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Sep 2010 59,407 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 56,210 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 56,210 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 52,039 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 48,858 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 48,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 41,772 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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YG02 DAN is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YG02 DAN, 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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YG02 DAN is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 April 2003.

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