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YP53 WXA

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,245 mi
Last recorded118,245 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 WXA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 118,245 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 116,467 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 116,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2022 113,731 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2022 133,722 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 105,996 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 101,598 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 99,967 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 99,958 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 98,027 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 92,794 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 92,119 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 92,096 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe kinked Both sides of car, at hose connections. (3.6.B.2b)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 89,807 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 85,122 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 77,168 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 77,168 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag light on

Pass 2 Dec 2011 68,642 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 68,642 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 60,297 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 50,656 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 41,568 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 33,515 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 25,788 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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YP53 WXA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 YP53 WXA, 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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YP53 WXA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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