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YU03 MKX

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,702 mi
Last recorded143,702 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 143,702 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 143,699 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2022 143,212 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 142,426 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jan 2021 142,426 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 141,463 miles

chip on windscreen

Fail 13 Jul 2019 141,463 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

chip on windscreen

Pass 27 Jun 2018 139,340 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect & r/o/s & sub- slight corroded front & vehicle structure slight corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 139,242 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2015 132,593 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 132,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 120,914 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 115,659 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust rubber broken

Pass 6 Feb 2013 101,518 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2012 95,505 miles

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

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

slight blow from exhaust

slight smell of fuel no sign of leak

Pass 11 Feb 2011 84,586 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 84,586 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 71,479 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 71,460 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

tracking

Pass 4 Feb 2009 51,567 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 30,343 miles

both front tyre treads wearing inner edges. †o/s/f tread very low. †n/s/f tread low.

o/s/r brake hose to bracket retaining clip missing

Pass 14 Jul 2006 25,048 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 MKX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 MKX, 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 YU03 MKX registered?

YU03 MKX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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