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YJ03 XYX

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,670 mi
Last recorded136,670 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 XYX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 136,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2024 133,295 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 129,937 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 129,169 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 122,200 miles

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

Rear brake discs starting to corrode

Road springs corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2020 115,337 miles

Nearside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 111,319 miles

Offside HEAD LAMP ADJUSTED FOR MOT

Rear BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 105,421 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 100,783 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 96,160 miles

Brake pipes starting to corrode

Leak from nearside rear shock absorber, advise replacement

Nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside wiper blade in poor condition

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2015 90,833 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nail on OSR tyre

oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2014 87,011 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 84,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 84,978 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 79,316 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 79,314 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 23 Apr 2012 79,254 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 63,677 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 63,676 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 60,488 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/f, inner cv boot insecure

Fail 15 Sep 2009 60,488 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f, inner cv boot insecure

Pass 29 Sep 2008 52,189 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 52,189 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 44,920 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 34,426 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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YJ03 XYX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJ03 XYX, 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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YJ03 XYX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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