MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,929 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced corner inner outer sill holed corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced corner inner outer sill holed corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
all underbody covered in underseal some components could not be fully checked
both rear tyres cracking on inner wall
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened spring cup holed (2.4.G.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
surface corrosion on all metal brake pipes at offside rear where they emerge from floor.
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
surface corrosion on all metal brake pipes at offside rear where they emerge from floor.
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
surface corrosion on all rear metal brake pipes where plastic coating stops.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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YP53 YKL is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 YKL, 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 YKL is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 November 2003.
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