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YT53 ECY

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,207 mi
Last recorded130,207 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2013 130,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2013 130,186 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 126,320 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2012 126,320 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 118,571 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 118,570 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 110,371 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 93,258 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 72,312 miles

Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 72,312 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 50,812 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 50,812 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 4 Oct 2006 34,154 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 34,154 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 ECY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YT53 ECY, 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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What year was YT53 ECY registered?

YT53 ECY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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