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YX53 PAO

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,016 mi
Last recorded101,016 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 101,016 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 100,889 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 98,750 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 98,621 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 97,304 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 97,296 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 92,433 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 85,822 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 78,268 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)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 78,199 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Front Bumper insecure ()

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)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Fail 7 Dec 2016 78,184 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Bumper insecure ()

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)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 27 Aug 2014 76,209 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 67,061 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 56,558 miles

Front brake pads worn down to wear indicators.

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)

Fail 27 Apr 2011 54,956 miles

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

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

advise both front disc correded

Pass 27 Apr 2011 54,956 miles

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

advise both front disc correded

Pass 28 Apr 2010 51,812 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 51,812 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 47,002 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 47,002 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 33,934 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 33,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 20,922 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 18,462 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 PAO is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PAO, 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 PAO registered?

YX53 PAO is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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