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YR53 JUU

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

163,155 mi
Last recorded163,155 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 JUU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2018 163,155 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2018 163,155 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported welded ok (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 163,113 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting broken (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 144,201 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f link rod bush is worn

Fail 6 Apr 2017 144,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f link rod bush is worn

Pass 9 Mar 2016 131,815 miles

near side rear tyre now down to 4mm tread depth limit is 1.6mm also bald on inside edge

off side rear tyre now down to 3mm tread depth limit is 1.6mm also bald on inside edge

Fail 9 Mar 2016 131,815 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded off side rear (3.6.B.2c)

near side rear tyre now down to 4mm tread depth limit is 1.6mm also bald on inside edge

off side rear tyre now down to 3mm tread depth limit is 1.6mm also bald on inside edge

Pass 18 Mar 2015 121,102 miles

rear brake pipes to joiner just in front of off side rear wheel starting to go rusty

Pass 12 Mar 2014 106,009 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 105,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 93,750 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)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 82,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight bind from n/s/f brake

Pass 1 Mar 2012 82,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight bind from n/s/f brake

Pass 2 Mar 2011 72,200 miles

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

n/s/f fog light damaged

rattel on exhaust system

slight bind from n/s/f brake

Pass 25 Feb 2010 63,025 miles

o/s rear tyre wear on inner edge

Fail 22 Feb 2010 63,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 57,104 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 44,808 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 44,808 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2007 32,324 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 32,324 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 29,552 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 29,505 miles

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

BOTH REAR & N/S/F TYRES WORN

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 JUU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 JUU, 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 JUU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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