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YM53 KXY

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

82,044 mi
Last recorded82,044 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 82,044 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2023 82,030 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2023 82,030 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 81,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 81,092 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 80,456 miles

Nearside Front wishbone corrosion

Pass 3 Dec 2019 79,599 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 78,916 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 78,255 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 75,927 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 74,975 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 73,577 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 72,131 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 70,270 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 68,908 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 66,827 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 62,957 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 53,616 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 46,942 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 28,986 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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YM53 KXY 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 95%.

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 KXY, 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 KXY registered?

YM53 KXY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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