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YX03 USE

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,954 mi
Last recorded142,954 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 USE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 142,954 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 133,585 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 123,461 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 116,807 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2022 114,321 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 111,305 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 108,047 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 102,348 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 99,424 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 99,424 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both front (1.7.5a)

Offside Front All position lamps not working and rear (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 99,384 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering front left sub frame beam (6.1.A.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front right sub frame beam (6.1.A.1)

rear sub frame, suspension arms and rear floor generally rusty

Pass 16 Dec 2016 91,164 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2016 91,077 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front crossmember corroded but not within a prescribed area

front lower chassis brace corroded both sides

Pass 25 Aug 2015 86,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear rear wiper blade unserviceable

Pass 21 Aug 2014 82,619 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside rear tyre side wall starting to crack

Fail 23 Aug 2013 80,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 80,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2012 77,018 miles

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

advise condition of rear discs and pads

both front wipers smeering windscreen

middle and rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2012 77,009 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

advise condition of rear discs and pads

Pass 27 Jul 2011 72,708 miles

engine management light on all the time

Pass 11 Aug 2010 70,837 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 70,837 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 63,587 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)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 56,432 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 51,096 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 42,460 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 37,749 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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YX03 USE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 YX03 USE, 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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YX03 USE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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