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YH03 TJY

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

89,272 mi
Last recorded89,272 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH03 TJY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 89,272 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns and os (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2025 89,265 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output ns and os (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 87,372 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2023 84,686 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 82,149 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2022 82,143 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 80,646 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 77,312 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 76,257 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 73,939 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 72,060 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 69,468 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 67,024 miles

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

Offside front inner cv gaiter leaking

Fail 26 Feb 2016 67,022 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside front inner cv gaiter leaking

Pass 11 Mar 2015 63,115 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Apr 2014 58,426 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 55,360 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Apr 2013 55,339 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2012 47,263 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 33,909 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 33,909 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 23,115 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 19,263 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 17,157 miles

front two tyres worn on edges

Pass 27 Apr 2007 15,020 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 11,971 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 TJY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 YH03 TJY, 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 TJY registered?

YH03 TJY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 April 2003.

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