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YU03 TUP

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

143,766 mi
Last recorded143,766 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2023 143,766 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear sills 30cm from a suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 140,437 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 137,450 miles

Nearside Front tyre split on inner edge

both front tyres are worn on inner edges

Pass 4 Sep 2020 133,915 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 133,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 129,956 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 129,910 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 125,051 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 117,056 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 106,809 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 96,354 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2014 85,537 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 85,537 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 80,851 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 75,637 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 67,084 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 62,739 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 54,873 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 54,871 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2008 50,604 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 41,442 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

off side front fog lamp inoperative

Fail 28 Aug 2007 41,442 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

off side front fog lamp inoperative

Pass 17 Aug 2006 35,948 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 35,948 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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 TUP is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 TUP, 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 TUP registered?

YU03 TUP is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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