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YX51 OJW

2003 Subaru Impreza

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,944 mi
Last recorded22,944 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX51 OJW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 22,944 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2026 22,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 22,944 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 22,944 miles

Hazard warning lamps not fitted (4.4.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2024 22,944 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 22,944 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 22,944 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020
Pass 2 Nov 2019
Pass 6 Oct 2018
Pass 22 Sep 2017 22,345 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 22,034 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 21,862 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 21,405 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 20,380 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 19,817 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 18,180 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 18,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YX51 OJW is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YX51 OJW, 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 YX51 OJW registered?

YX51 OJW is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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