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YO53 STZ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

97,304 mi
Last recorded97,304 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 STZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2022 97,304 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 97,074 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 95,951 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 94,867 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 90,883 miles

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

neaqrside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Sep 2013 83,401 miles

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

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

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

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

management light on

tensioner damaged under bonnet

Fail 11 Sep 2013 83,401 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

management light on

tensioner damaged under bonnet

Pass 12 Sep 2012 77,095 miles

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

Smell of fuel tank area

Fail 3 Sep 2012 76,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 68,634 miles

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

EML LIGHT ON DASH

Pass 2 Jul 2010 61,918 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 48,915 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 48,910 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 39,062 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 27,912 miles

original exhaust system fitted for retest

Fail 12 Mar 2007 27,912 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 26,662 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 STZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 STZ, 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 STZ registered?

YO53 STZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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