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YG53 FWJ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

75,698 mi
Last recorded75,698 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG53 FWJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 75,698 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 65,897 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 61,641 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD

Pass 3 Oct 2015 57,156 miles

both rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2014 52,431 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 46,479 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 42,377 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 37,556 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 32,752 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 28,765 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 25,463 miles

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

both rear tyres worn to limit

Pass 25 Sep 2007 21,089 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 21,089 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 15,866 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 FWJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 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 FWJ, 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 YG53 FWJ registered?

YG53 FWJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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