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YT03 XBW

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,030 mi
Last recorded133,030 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 133,030 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut tops (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 130,352 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut towers (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 122,823 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 112,695 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 112,677 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2016 102,495 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 91,846 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 91,846 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 87,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jan 2014 87,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Feb 2013 78,358 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 78,343 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 63,597 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 62,880 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 54,920 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 54,920 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 47,832 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 42,547 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 35,427 miles

off side front tyre worn on inner edge!

Pass 9 Feb 2006 25,559 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 XBW 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 XBW, 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 XBW is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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