CarVerify

Free Car Check

YX53 EMV

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,005 mi
Last recorded129,005 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 EMV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 129,005 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under side (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2021 129,001 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine overheated

Fail 27 Sep 2021 128,996 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 128,849 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Cracked (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Egg and perished ( 225/45/17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin And offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 122,463 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d type bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 122,431 miles

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. rear axle (5.2.3 (b))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front d type bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 112,935 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

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

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 111,999 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 106,785 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2017 106,782 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wheel arch sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 100,923 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 93,316 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2015 93,316 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 85,374 miles

Exhaust cat joint corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 76,759 miles

exhaust cat to centre joint corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2012 69,657 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 69,578 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 62,826 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 62,826 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 55,028 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 54,988 miles

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

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

O/S/R DISC INNER CORRODED

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 48,521 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 41,729 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 25 Sep 2007 34,182 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 27,220 miles

n/s/f tyre has small cut on outer wall

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
Full Subaru Impreza reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YX53 EMV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YX53 EMV?

You can check the full history of YX53 EMV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YX53 EMV registered?

YX53 EMV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is YX53 EMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX53 EMV shows 25 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YX53 EMV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YX53 EMV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.