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YT53 OVM

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,342 mi
Last recorded115,342 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 115,342 miles

slight corrosion to front subframe

Pass 24 Feb 2016 121,146 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 114,862 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 114,684 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 114,684 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 94,272 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2012 94,272 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 86,958 miles

Battery insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 28 Jun 2011 86,841 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Battery insecure

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 30 Jun 2010 81,387 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 80,730 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 70,395 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 57,410 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 54,946 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 OVM 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 78.6%.

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 OVM, 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 OVM is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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