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YO53 UUA

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,372 mi
Last recorded131,372 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 131,372 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 May 2018 131,344 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2016 123,650 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 123,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 11,268 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres have uneven wear and are close to legal limit

uneven wear to o/s/f tyre

Fail 19 Jun 2015 112,683 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres have uneven wear and are close to legal limit

uneven wear to o/s/f tyre

Pass 9 Jul 2014 105,646 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 98,304 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 88,797 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 88,797 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 77,804 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 69,218 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2009 58,056 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 49,252 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 46,469 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 35,345 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 UUA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UUA, 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 UUA registered?

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

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