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YH03 SYA

2003 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

164,003 mi
Last recorded164,003 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 SYA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2025 164,003 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 148,323 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 148,189 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 133,048 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 133,038 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 117,397 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 116,447 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 112,274 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at junction (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

both rear tyres worn on outer shoulder

Fail 1 Mar 2019 112,274 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at junction (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres worn on outer shoulder

Pass 26 Oct 2017 112,199 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front to rear prior to junction point (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged,but cords not exposed

Fail 11 Oct 2017 112,136 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides at junction point (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes prior to junction point (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 107,160 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis at lower suspension arm mounting point (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 101,886 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 95,994 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2013 89,975 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 87,592 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 84,916 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 84,916 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 74,628 miles

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

nail in near side front tyre.

Pass 5 May 2009 65,504 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 65,504 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 56,336 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2007 47,709 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2006 36,108 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 36,108 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 SYA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SYA, 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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YH03 SYA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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