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YX53 PFA

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Lpg 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

151,763 mi
Last recorded151,763 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 PFA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 151,763 miles

Central Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2018 150,227 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 139,926 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 20 Jan 2016 131,874 miles

side skirts fitted

osr brake back plate corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2016 131,874 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded from floor to joint (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded from joint ot rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch at front (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

osr brake back plate corroded

side skirts fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2015 121,109 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 101,998 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 101,989 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 83,978 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 83,978 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 66,075 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 57,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 57,665 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 53,612 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 47,076 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 35,430 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 25,496 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 PFA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PFA, 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 PFA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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