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YR53 GJZ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

144,303 mi
Last recorded144,303 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 GJZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 144,303 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 131,840 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2015 124,337 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing thin on inner and outer edges.

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2014 119,698 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2014 119,676 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2012 106,800 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 95,735 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 76,605 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 65,985 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 56,135 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 45,856 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 36,077 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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YR53 GJZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YR53 GJZ, 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 YR53 GJZ registered?

YR53 GJZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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