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YN03 VYL

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

94,343 mi
Last recorded94,343 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 VYL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 94,343 miles

Engine management light on

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both front (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Dec 2017 94,206 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

both rear brake pipes corroded

corrosion to floor chassis and suspension

minor exhaust blow

Pass 7 Dec 2016 80,145 miles

Exhaust loud

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 80,139 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From interior exit to union (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Bolt missing from catalyst flange (7.1.2)

Exhaust loud

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 76,536 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to middle joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge 225/45X17 (4.1.E.1)

both rear rubber diff mounts have play

oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2015 76,520 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases cat to middle joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge 225/45X17 (4.1.E.1)

both rear rubber diff mounts have play

oil leak

Pass 10 Oct 2014 71,090 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 71,090 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 64,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Under vehicle covered in mud

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 25 Oct 2012 62,781 miles

All rear brake ferrules have slight corrosion.

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded at ends.

Fail 22 Jun 2012 61,871 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 61,871 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 58,782 miles

nearside rear indicator has condensation in the lamp unit

offside front tyre just on the limit

signs of misting around the offside rear shocker

Pass 12 Jun 2010 57,393 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 57,393 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 55,626 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 55,626 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 May 2008 52,976 miles

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

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

Fail 12 May 2008 52,976 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2007 44,069 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 44,069 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 42,044 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 30,217 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 VYL 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 60.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VYL, 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 VYL is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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