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YU03 HGP

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

207,089 mi
Last recorded207,089 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU03 HGP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2021 207,089 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 207,088 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 192,268 miles

Front Under tray covering front sub frame

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 191,843 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 176,681 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 171,765 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 163,125 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front brake disc corroded looks like car been sitting for a while

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery light on during test

eml light on in dash

Fail 16 Dec 2016 163,125 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating dull...bulb blackened (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect due to outer lens milkly (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect due too outer lens milkly (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect due too outer lens milkly (1.8.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front brake disc corroded looks like car been sitting for a while

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery light on during test

eml light on in dash

Pass 2 Jun 2015 149,714 miles

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

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

car generally corroded underneath

Pass 5 Jun 2014 139,330 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 128,746 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 116,620 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 116,620 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 104,778 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 104,426 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 95,613 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 85,340 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 May 2008 83,208 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 67,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 May 2006 44,699 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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YU03 HGP is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YU03 HGP, 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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YU03 HGP is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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