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YT53 EBZ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

166,354 mi
Last recorded166,354 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 EBZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2019 166,354 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing / shocker top mount hold and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes corroding on ends (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing by shocker top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general corrosion on rear inner sills and subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front inner sills / jacking points corroding

Pass 3 Nov 2018 162,853 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

front tyres worn uneven

n/s rear tyre worn slightly uneven

rear shocker top mounts starting to corrode

Fail 20 Oct 2018 162,460 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor / inner sill hold (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen no pattern (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor / inner sill hold (7.1.1 (a) (i))

front to rear brake pipes stsrting to corrode

n/s rear tyre worn slightly uneven

rear shocker top mounts starting o corrode

Pass 7 Oct 2017 152,681 miles

Offside Rear tyre getting low

both reat leg top mounts corroding

Pass 8 Oct 2016 142,780 miles

both rear inner arches corroding by leg top mounts

slight odd pattern n/s dip

Pass 25 Sep 2015 133,335 miles

both rear tyres low

Pass 27 Sep 2014 125,083 miles

o/s front worn inner edge

rear anti roll bar bushes starting to perish

rear brake pipes staring to corrode

Pass 3 Oct 2013 115,705 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

suggest tracking fronts wearing uneven

Pass 15 Oct 2012 104,063 miles

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

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 11 Oct 2011 94,915 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 82,357 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 71,543 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 61,761 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 48,852 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 38,348 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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YT53 EBZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YT53 EBZ, 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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YT53 EBZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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