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YX53 KUT

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

132,452 mi
Last recorded132,452 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 132,452 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Oct 2016 123,443 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Non standard exhaust fitted; noisy

Under trays, and outer sill covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 112,868 miles

emi light on

Fail 14 Jul 2014 112,861 miles

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

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

emi light on

Pass 12 Jul 2013 102,966 miles

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

engine light on

front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear junction box

Fail 11 Jul 2013 102,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

engine light on

front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear junction box

Pass 14 Mar 2012 97,577 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f outer rim damaged

n/s/f tyre scrubbed inside edge

Fail 13 Mar 2012 97,570 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/f outer rim damaged

n/s/f tyre scrubbed inside edge

Pass 28 Oct 2010 77,294 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 66,961 miles

Battery insecure

engine management light on dash

o/s number plate light dim

Fail 12 Oct 2009 66,961 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside front tyre

engine management light on

o/s number plate light showing slightly reduced light to the plate

Pass 6 Oct 2008 54,998 miles

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

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

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)

engine management light on

Fail 6 Oct 2008 54,998 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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)

engine management light on

Pass 17 Oct 2007 37,304 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 37,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 34,613 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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YX53 KUT is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KUT, 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 YX53 KUT registered?

YX53 KUT is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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