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YT03 TPY

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

165,272 mi
Last recorded165,272 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 TPY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2017 165,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear inner arch has filler covering welding

engine light on

Fail 10 Jul 2017 165,270 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch end of sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill not welded at bottom (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch end of sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill not welded at bottom (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear inner arch has filler covering welding

engine light on

Fail 21 Apr 2017 165,264 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings upper inner w/arch strut top (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

outer sills have sill covers unable to inspect

Pass 30 Mar 2016 158,779 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge/side wall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Mar 2016 158,653 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge/side wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 152,945 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 143,853 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2013 134,427 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 25 Mar 2013 134,372 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 16 Mar 2012 122,196 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 114,479 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 114,444 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 105,323 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 105,323 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 91,983 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 74,283 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 57,045 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 37,615 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 37,615 miles

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

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

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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YT03 TPY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YT03 TPY, 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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YT03 TPY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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