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YO53 PXR

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,333 mi
Last recorded71,333 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 PXR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Mar 2026 71,333 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill/wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced strut mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 68,604 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 68,604 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2024 65,248 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 65,240 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 63,127 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 59,977 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 58,144 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 56,899 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 53,549 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 50,360 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 48,394 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 45,374 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 (3.6.B.4e)

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

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 45,373 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 (3.6.B.4e)

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

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 43,065 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 43,065 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 39,748 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 37,330 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 35,175 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 32,512 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 29,628 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 26,336 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 23,085 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 20,333 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 17,048 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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YO53 PXR is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black 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 YO53 PXR, 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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YO53 PXR is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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