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YR53 JTX

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,262 mi
Last recorded125,262 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 JTX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 125,262 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 125,262 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 116,649 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 116,646 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 103,615 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 103,608 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2017 102,305 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 102,300 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2016 91,756 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 84,544 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 77,909 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 68,850 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 68,850 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 62,378 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 57,096 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish and n/s/r tyre has metal close to edge of tyre

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on both inner and outer edges

Pass 7 Sep 2010 52,410 miles

n/s/r inner brake discs corroded recommend new discs and pads

n/s/r outer brake pad wearing low

poor washer jet spray on o/s only 1 washer jet spray working

slight movement in n/s/f anti roll bar drop link recommend new

unable to see both rear inner brake pad thickness

Pass 9 Sep 2009 47,788 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 41,063 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

Fail 13 Aug 2007 34,865 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 34,865 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 27,006 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 JTX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YR53 JTX, 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 JTX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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