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YS03 VUK

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

188,815 mi
Last recorded188,815 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS03 VUK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 188,815 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 188,810 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 187,166 miles

heavy surface corrosion up and around rear suspension components

oil leak(undertray fitted)

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2024 187,152 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

heavy surface corrosion up and around rear suspension components

oil leak(undertray fitted)

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2023 185,064 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2023 185,064 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 182,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 182,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 180,422 miles

heavy surface corrosion to both rear inner sill ends/arches

o/s front top mount cracked and perished

very heavy surface corrosion and flaking up and around rear suspension/subframe

Fail 25 Jun 2021 180,422 miles

Brake performance not tested due to leaking rigid brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x4 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear disc corroded

heavy surface corrosion to both rear inner sill ends/arches

o/s front top mount cracked and perished

Pass 28 Jul 2020 178,856 miles

both o/s rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2020 178,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

both o/s rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2019 176,258 miles

large crack in n/s windscreen

o/s rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2019 176,258 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

large crack in n/s windscreen

o/s rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2019 176,166 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached snapped (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

o/s rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2018 172,057 miles

both headlamp beam images dull(headlamps require a polish).

corrosion to rear brake discs

fronr and rear brake pads approx 75% worn

Pass 30 Jun 2017 166,888 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 166,888 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 162,681 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 154,387 miles

both rear tyres inner edge worn - 215/45/17

Pass 28 Jun 2014 143,910 miles

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION LEGS VERY DAMP WITH OIL

BOTH REAR TYRES VERY LOW ON INNER EDGES

Pass 12 Jun 2013 128,719 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 128,719 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2012 120,279 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 113,174 miles

clonking from front of vehicle when driven over ramp no signs of wear on mot inspection further investigation required

Fail 4 Jul 2011 113,174 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

clonking from front of vehicle when driven over ramp no signs of wear on mot inspection further investigation required

Pass 22 Jun 2010 95,680 miles

Both rear brake discs heavily pitted

both rear tyres low on edges

Pass 3 Jul 2009 87,382 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 80,329 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 71,593 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 71,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 65,102 miles

near side rear box section has slight damage

Fail 24 Oct 2006 65,102 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

near side rear box section has slight damage

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 VUK is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 VUK, 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 VUK is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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