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YM53 BGF

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

159,735 mi
Last recorded159,735 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 BGF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 159,735 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2024 159,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2024 159,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 156,710 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 155,217 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (left and right) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (left and right) (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL both sides (left and right) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (left and right) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 154,204 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 154,174 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 152,528 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 150,750 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 149,432 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 147,948 miles

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 144,657 miles

VARIOUS SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 30 Mar 2015 142,062 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

various suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2014 137,832 miles

various suspension components corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2014 137,670 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

slight play in o/s inner steering rack joint

Pass 12 Dec 2012 126,185 miles

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

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

various suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2011 108,835 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 90,912 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 74,588 miles

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

dry on chassis,body,fuel pipes and brake pipes all need cleaning and wax oiling throughout the vehicle to keep it in good condition and to protect it

Pass 5 Jan 2009 53,189 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 49,111 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 31,586 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2006 31,586 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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YM53 BGF is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YM53 BGF, 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 YM53 BGF registered?

YM53 BGF is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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