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YH03 SXP

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,591 mi
Last recorded131,591 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 SXP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2014 131,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 130,694 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 119,765 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 117,078 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 117,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 99,874 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Jul 2011 99,874 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 79,832 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 79,832 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 64,340 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 61,612 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 52,525 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 43,209 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 35,082 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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YH03 SXP is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YH03 SXP, 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 YH03 SXP registered?

YH03 SXP is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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