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YM53 BOV

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

91,234 mi
Last recorded91,234 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 91,234 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2022 90,867 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 90,591 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 89,964 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 86,017 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 88,752 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 81,176 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Aug 2014 78,137 miles

exhaust rusty

Pass 27 Jul 2013 67,797 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)

exhaust rusty

sill covers

Pass 1 Aug 2012 63,588 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

sill covers

Pass 29 Jul 2011 50,928 miles

handbrake travel

sill covers

Pass 29 Jul 2010 41,156 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

f/ discs worn

handbrake travel

rear discs pitted

sill covers

Pass 13 Feb 2009 34,377 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 28,860 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 28,860 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2008 28,777 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 18,643 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)

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

h/brake getting ready for adjustment

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 BOV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BOV, 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 BOV registered?

YM53 BOV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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