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YP53 YKL

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

163,929 mi
Last recorded163,929 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 YKL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Dec 2019 163,929 miles

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))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 152,979 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 145,636 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 130,299 miles

all underbody covered in underseal some components could not be fully checked

both rear tyres cracking on inner wall

Pass 25 Nov 2015 115,044 miles

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)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 115,009 miles

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 100,481 miles

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.

Fail 14 Nov 2014 99,803 miles

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.

Pass 29 Oct 2013 83,587 miles

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.

Fail 16 Nov 2012 73,983 miles

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)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 73,983 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 62,082 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 62,025 miles

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)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 55,154 miles

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)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 45,781 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 37,514 miles

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)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 31,113 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 28,028 miles

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

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

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 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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What year was YP53 YKL registered?

YP53 YKL is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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