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YP53 WXE

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

91,428 mi
Last recorded91,428 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 WXE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 91,428 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2026 91,428 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 86,724 miles

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underbody undersealed

Pass 9 Feb 2024 80,816 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Out sill covers fitted restricting inspection.

Fail 1 Feb 2024 80,816 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Cat broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Missing. (7.1.2 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed Cat broken. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cat broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Side light. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested Space saver wheel fitted. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Spare wheel fitted. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Out sill covers fitted restricting inspection.

Pass 5 Dec 2022 76,511 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear seats and belts removed

Fail 21 Nov 2022 76,475 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear seats and belts removed

Pass 29 Apr 2020 75,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2019 75,777 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 75,745 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Pass 28 Dec 2016 76,817 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2016 76,816 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Anti roll bar linkage broken (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 72,402 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 72,400 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 68,631 miles

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2013 63,744 miles

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEM NEED ATTENTION.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2012 59,172 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 58,952 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 48,980 miles

ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.

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

nearside rear tyre wearing inside edge of tyre, tyre also has fine cuts inside wall cords not exposed.

Pass 9 Dec 2010 43,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 38,789 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 34,055 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 34,055 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 27,945 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 21,834 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 WXE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WXE, 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 WXE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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