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YP03 KTU

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

112,905 mi
Last recorded112,905 miles
Recorded on4 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP03 KTU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 May 2024 112,905 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 20 May 2023 111,804 miles

Nearside Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring view of certain components

Pass 31 May 2022 107,854 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 105,970 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 100,870 miles
Fail 6 May 2019 100,859 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor / chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor / chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength x 2 inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 95,166 miles

Brake pipes have applied protection

Oil leak ()

Rear Suspension components corroded

Vehicle underneath has applied protection

Fail 28 Mar 2018 95,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both arches (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 85,504 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear TYRE INNER SIDEWALL SPLIT

Fail 18 Apr 2017 85,477 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER UPPER ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER UPPER ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear TYRE INNER SIDEWALL SPLIT

Pass 9 Jun 2015 74,675 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 74,675 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 68,230 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

underside of vehicle has been undersaeled unable to fully inspect

Fail 12 Jun 2014 68,214 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

chassis is corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2013 64,666 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 60,108 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 56,651 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 May 2010 51,441 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 46,447 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 41,806 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 41,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 39,207 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 30,884 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 KTU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YP03 KTU, 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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YP03 KTU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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