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YM52 VNV

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,956 mi
Last recorded70,956 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM52 VNV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 70,956 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 70,955 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 70,888 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sill to floor and sill back sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 69,966 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 66,948 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 64,225 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 64,224 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill back (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill back (2.4.A.3)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 61,347 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 58,737 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 55,953 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 55,953 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 53,057 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 50,489 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 47,333 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 44,589 miles

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

small crack in front number plate

Fail 17 Dec 2008 43,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 43,324 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 40,343 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 33,293 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 33,291 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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YM52 VNV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 YM52 VNV, 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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YM52 VNV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 January 2003.

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