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YK53 HVZ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,734 mi
Last recorded89,734 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 HVZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 89,734 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 89,734 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2013 84,725 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 82,551 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 73,841 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 65,618 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 65,603 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 64,988 miles

offside front wiper blade splitting

Fail 4 Sep 2009 64,964 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

offside front wiper blade splitting

Pass 2 Sep 2008 58,338 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 52,417 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 44,921 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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YK53 HVZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HVZ, 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 YK53 HVZ registered?

YK53 HVZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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