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YT53 ECD

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,261 mi
Last recorded125,261 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 ECD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2016 125,261 miles

front wishbones corroded

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear inner sills slightly corroded

Fail 1 Mar 2016 125,260 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and knocking (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front wishbones corroded

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2015 118,297 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2014 108,619 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2013 94,893 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 81,688 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 81,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 67,453 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre low pressure

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

Pass 3 Oct 2009 50,499 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 38,424 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 27,153 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 20,796 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 ECD is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ECD, 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 ECD is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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