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YO53 TLJ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,178 mi
Last recorded77,178 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2012 77,178 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 77,066 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs corroded inner sides.

Pass 20 Aug 2010 69,036 miles

front discs slightly pitted inner sides

Pass 28 Aug 2009 58,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 58,597 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 57,255 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2008 52,662 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 45,928 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 38,607 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 TLJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 TLJ, 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 TLJ registered?

YO53 TLJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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