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YS03 KYN

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

107,222 mi
Last recorded107,222 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 KYN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 107,222 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2025 100,848 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jun 2025 100,844 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 May 2025 100,832 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 100,374 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp beam images VERY poor(lenses)

Minimal reserve parking brake travel

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog switch intermittent fault

Pass 22 Dec 2020 96,145 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 86,520 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 86,520 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Unable to assess front brake pads.

Pass 4 Jul 2018 75,744 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 75,744 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 68,052 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 60,779 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 49,345 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 43,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 43,074 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 35,512 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 28,321 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 22,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 22,998 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 6 Feb 2010 21,313 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 19,791 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 17,938 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 17,938 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 14,630 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 13,600 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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YS03 KYN is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YS03 KYN, 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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YS03 KYN is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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