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YM53 BPU

2003 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

111,146 mi
Last recorded111,146 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 BPU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 111,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 109,903 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced end of sills under (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced end of sills under (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

suspension parts covered in surface rust

Pass 10 Jul 2021 109,538 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 107,280 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 104,249 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 94,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 84,418 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 79,814 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 73,128 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 68,496 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

off and near side rear tyres are extensivly perished/cracked.

off and near side rear tyres show side wall damage.

off side rear registration plate lamp is dim.

Pass 10 Jun 2013 63,995 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 63,995 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 63,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 60,875 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 57,343 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 51,280 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 45,848 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2008 44,078 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 41,679 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 414,679 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 37,593 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside 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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YM53 BPU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 BPU, 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 BPU registered?

YM53 BPU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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