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YP03 ABV

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

193,739 mi
Last recorded193,739 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 ABV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 193,739 miles

both rear sills rusty

brake pipes rusty

front discs lipped + poor

Fail 12 Nov 2018 193,737 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear sills rusty

brake pipes rusty

front discs lipped + poor

nsf brake binding very slightly

Pass 17 Oct 2017 185,436 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 185,434 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe split (7.1.2)

EML on

Pass 3 Nov 2016 176,568 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn small cut to cords

Fail 25 Oct 2016 176,564 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn small cut to cords

Pass 21 Oct 2015 163,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases system corroded (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 149,954 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2014 149,953 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2013 136,034 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 124,915 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Nov 2012 124,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2011 112,534 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 102,186 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 102,186 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 89,932 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner and outter edges on 2mm

Pass 16 Mar 2009 71,756 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2009 71,755 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 52,834 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2007 34,388 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 34,386 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 21,060 miles

slight damage to front no. plate

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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YP03 ABV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YP03 ABV, 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 YP03 ABV registered?

YP03 ABV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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