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YO53 RWU

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

136,340 mi
Last recorded136,340 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 RWU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 136,340 miles

Nearside Front headlamp and bumper area insecure

Offside Front anti roll bar link has play in a ball joint

Rear anti roll bar links deteriorated

Rear tyres deteriorated and worn on outer edges

oil leak

play in steering rack joints

Fail 20 Apr 2022 136,340 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front headlamp and bumper area insecure

Offside Front anti roll bar link has play in a ball joint

Rear anti roll bar links deteriorated

Rear tyres deteriorated and worn on outer edges

oil leak

play in steering rack joints

Pass 12 Apr 2021 128,257 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both. ()

Stone Chips Front Screen.

Fail 25 Feb 2021 128,193 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Direction indicator not working stays on and does not flash when operated by a switch (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in the side wall not showing cords

slight play in steering rack inner joints

sticker just outside drivers view

Pass 13 May 2019 100,002 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

general under body rust

Pass 17 Dec 2017 99,375 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2017 99,375 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 98,222 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 92,375 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 92,347 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame insecure (2.4.G.1)

EML light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 8 May 2013 87,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 May 2013 87,141 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 May 2012 80,625 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 80,624 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o s front tyre cut on inner wall

Pass 6 May 2011 73,401 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 73,366 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 69,036 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 69,036 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 66,885 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 66,662 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 59,118 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 51,391 miles

4 X 4 BRAKE TEST BOWMONK METER ALL OK

Pass 16 Oct 2006 42,965 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 RWU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver 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 YO53 RWU, 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 YO53 RWU registered?

YO53 RWU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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