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YS53 UVG

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

80,246 mi
Last recorded80,246 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 UVG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2020 80,246 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2020 80,209 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 80,181 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rear heatshield loose

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres wearing on edges

Fail 18 Jan 2019 79,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2018 76,633 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2018 76,633 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 73,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust catalyst corroded and leaking slightly, rear flange corroded thin

Pass 11 Feb 2016 69,263 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear tyre valve stem perishing

both front tyre valve stems perishing

Pass 26 Nov 2014 62,996 miles

corrosion on both front brake discs

Fail 12 Nov 2013 56,815 miles

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

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

slight corrosion on inner faces of both front brake discs

Pass 12 Nov 2013 56,815 miles

slight corrosion on inner faces of both front brake discs

Pass 20 Nov 2012 50,542 miles

corrosion on rear silincer

Pass 21 Nov 2011 43,897 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 38,281 miles

all tyres tread worn to 2mm at centre

Pass 19 Nov 2009 31,331 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 24,100 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 17,591 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 12,761 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 UVG is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UVG, 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 UVG registered?

YS53 UVG is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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