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YS53 DTK

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

143,905 mi
Last recorded143,905 miles
Recorded on7 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 DTK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2020 143,905 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Service brake binding but not excessively both fronts and both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2020 143,899 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Service brake binding but not excessively both fronts and both rears (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 142,164 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust system insecure CLAMPS MISSING OR BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 131,950 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 129,867 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 129,824 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2017 125,181 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 123,005 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 116,548 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 112,292 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge. Offside rear tyre deviod of tread on inner edge.

Pass 26 Jun 2013 103,980 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 90,982 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 79,289 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 79,289 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2010 68,469 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 58,931 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 52,246 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 39,709 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 34,599 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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YS53 DTK is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YS53 DTK, 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 YS53 DTK registered?

YS53 DTK is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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