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YK53 BAU

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,810 mi
Last recorded89,810 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 BAU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 89,810 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)

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

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Fail 15 Dec 2017 89,796 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened badly worn and below min thickness as indicated by cooling grooves, (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance light excessively tinted (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no image, headlight tinted and cloudy (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured light excessively tinted (1.5.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance light excessively tinted (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlight tinted and cloudy (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured light excessively tinted (1.5.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sun strip (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 - 4mm and cracked / worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, worn on inner edge and tread cracked (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 - 4mm and worn / cracked on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm, worn on inner edge and tread cracked (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake discs lipped, outer pad 3 - 4mm offside, inner pads not visible

light corrosion front sub frame

Pass 16 Dec 2016 79,001 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 79,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 73,872 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 73,872 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)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 70,021 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 8 Oct 2014 70,021 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Oct 2013 64,853 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 61,946 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 59,728 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 56,830 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 52,705 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 52,705 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Nov 2008
Pass 7 Nov 2007 46,162 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 46,135 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 40,228 miles

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

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

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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YK53 BAU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YK53 BAU, 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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YK53 BAU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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