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YX53 AEE

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

191,930 mi
Last recorded191,930 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 AEE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 191,930 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2025 191,926 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 185,672 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 185,665 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides, marked yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 182,630 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 178,840 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 172,970 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 172,963 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (7.1.6 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 167,647 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 159,599 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 159,599 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 150,178 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 150,178 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 140,705 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight oil leak on engine

Pass 4 Dec 2015 127,431 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 114,721 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 114,721 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 99,833 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 87,549 miles

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

Offside 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)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 87,549 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 74,402 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 58,780 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 36,448 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 32,177 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 28,408 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 18,759 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Nov 2006 18,759 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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YX53 AEE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YX53 AEE, 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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YX53 AEE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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