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YS03 KYU

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,625 mi
Last recorded101,625 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 KYU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 101,625 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front and the n/s/r tyre wearing on the inner edges

n/s/r tyre and n/s/f cracked and perished

Fail 16 Jan 2018 101,625 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing ball joint (2.5.A.4)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front and the n/s/r tyre wearing on the inner edges

n/s/r tyre and n/s/f cracked and perished

Pass 31 Dec 2016 95,197 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 90,812 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 86,675 miles

front bumper damaged

Fail 31 Mar 2015 86,675 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front bumper damaged

Pass 3 Apr 2014 78,487 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front bumper damaged

Fail 2 Apr 2014 78,487 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front bumper damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2013 69,958 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 64,212 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2011 64,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 41,474 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 36,633 miles

n/s/r tyre splitting inner sidewall but not to cords

Pass 8 Mar 2008 33,731 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 26,814 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 23,876 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 23,876 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 KYU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 KYU, 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 YS03 KYU registered?

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

Is YS03 KYU safe to buy?

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