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YN03 SXF

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,930 mi
Last recorded164,930 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 SXF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 164,930 miles

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

Nearside sill has surface corrosion

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside sill has surface corrosion

Fail 31 Jan 2026 164,930 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside sill has surface corrosion

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside sill has surface corrosion

Pass 2 Jan 2025 163,508 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Inner Inner sill corroded

Nearside Outer Sill corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Inner Sill corroded

Offside Outer Sill corroded

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Rear Brake back plates corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2024 158,648 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2024 158,645 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel arch corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2023 154,084 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 148,223 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyers uneven wear

jacking points reqiure wax oiling

osr back plate corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2020 145,853 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Apr 2019 138,491 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 134,205 miles

both front brake discs are worn

Pass 27 Mar 2017 131,505 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 128,912 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

front calipers fouling wheels

Fail 23 Mar 2016 128,912 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

front calipers fouling wheels

Pass 25 Feb 2015 126,284 miles

Bolt missing from center exhaust mount but system remains adequately supported

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer side wall but do not reach cords/ply

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Feb 2015 126,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Bolt missing from center exhaust mount but system remains adequately supported

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer side wall but do not reach cords/ply

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2014 124,066 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 124,066 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 120,959 miles

tested in wet conditions. rear brake discs rusty.

Pass 20 Mar 2012 115,716 miles

E.M.L. on

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 105,906 miles

E.M.L. on.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 95,645 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 82,697 miles

rear tyres unevenly worn

Pass 26 Feb 2008 61,249 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 46,619 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside and offside front brake pads wearing thin

wipers split - still clearing screen suggest replace

Pass 15 Mar 2006 37,089 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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YN03 SXF is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YN03 SXF, 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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YN03 SXF is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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