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YR53 GKG

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,563 mi
Last recorded79,563 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 79,563 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 79,119 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 79,119 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 78,176 miles

Coil spring corroded all fronts and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 76,607 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has surface cut in sidewall

Pass 2 Dec 2020 75,191 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 75,191 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 71,135 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 68,339 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 63,621 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 60,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 60,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported retaining springs missing (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 57,102 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 52,569 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 48,492 miles

nearside front tyre has a cut in sidewall but not deep enough to the cords

Pass 26 Aug 2011 46,709 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 43,272 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 38,527 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 29,706 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 19,487 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 13,292 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 GKG is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GKG, 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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YR53 GKG is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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