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YT03 XBJ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,195 mi
Last recorded125,195 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT03 XBJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 125,195 miles

Rear brake pipes rusting

Wet under engine area

Both headlamp lenses marked

Nearside Front Tyre worn outer edges

Nearside Rear Shocker wet

Pass 6 Feb 2019 117,530 miles

Slight blow exhaust system

Wet under gear box area

Fail 5 Feb 2019 117,530 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Slight blow exhaust system

Wet under gear box area

Pass 5 Feb 2018 109,864 miles

Front brake pads very low

N/s/r brake disc rusted and pitted

Rear brake pipes rusting

Slight blow exhaust

Pass 26 Jan 2017 102,286 miles

Handbrake high

Nail nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Feb 2016 97,418 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Feb 2016 97,340 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear D bushs (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 90,167 miles

nearside rear tyre worn edges 215/45/17

Fail 26 Jan 2015 90,143 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

nearside rear tyre worn edges 215/45/17

Pass 22 Jan 2014 82,607 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 82,570 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 72,182 miles

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 65,688 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 65,688 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 55,958 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 46,667 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)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 35,877 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 34,012 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 29,593 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 23,081 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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YT03 XBJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XBJ, 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 XBJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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