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YK52 ARB

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

93,764 mi
Last recorded93,764 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK52 ARB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 93,764 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 88,648 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 88,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre side walls on a twin fitment are contacting each other (4.1.D.3)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 83,109 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 83,109 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 73,765 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 68,192 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 62,858 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 56,896 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 50,137 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 41,552 miles

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

n/s/r tyre slightly mis shaped

Fail 22 Jan 2008 41,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r tyre slightly mis shaped

Pass 13 Feb 2007 37,132 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 30,769 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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YK52 ARB 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 78.6%.

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 YK52 ARB, 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 YK52 ARB registered?

YK52 ARB is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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