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YG53 FWF

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

74,806 mi
Last recorded74,806 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 FWF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2025 74,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 72,012 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff as slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 70,947 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 70,024 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 69,693 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 68,802 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 64,811 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 60,318 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 56,301 miles

All brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 15 Sep 2016 52,872 miles

All brake discs corroding on inner faces

Pass 9 Sep 2015 50,632 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 48,284 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 46,132 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 43,142 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 40,630 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 1 Sep 2010 37,051 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 34,125 miles

front brake discs corroding on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2008 30,799 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 24,772 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 18,567 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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YG53 FWF is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YG53 FWF, 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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YG53 FWF is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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