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YX53 PBO

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

176,787 mi
Last recorded176,787 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2021 176,787 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x2 areas (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective x2 only just clearing windsceen efficiently (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 175,371 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 175,371 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil light on

Pass 24 Jan 2019 167,066 miles

ALL BACK PLATES CORRODED NOT EFFECTING BRAKING

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material DIFFICULT TO ASSESS COVERED IN THICK PLASTIC (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 151,778 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)

headlamp lenses need to be cleaned ,not affecting beam

Pass 25 Jan 2017 140,752 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 130,173 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 118,650 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 104,305 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 91,805 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 74,363 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 74,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 60,878 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 49,910 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 42,460 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 39,461 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 33,373 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 23,570 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 PBO is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue 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 YX53 PBO, 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 PBO is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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