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YX53 PFG

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,867 mi
Last recorded106,867 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 PFG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 106,867 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 106,235 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 105,257 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 105,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 103,299 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 100,351 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 98,236 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 96,409 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 92,902 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 88,661 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 85,799 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 83,355 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 77,577 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 77,565 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Fail 30 Dec 2013 74,100 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2013 74,100 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 69,943 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front discs lipped

rear discs lipped and corroded

Fail 19 Dec 2012 69,943 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

front discs lipped

rear discs lipped and corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2012 63,662 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 63,662 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 55,011 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 55,011 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 45,050 miles

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

n/s/r number plate bulb dim

o/s/f brake discs lipped

Pass 26 Jan 2009 35,884 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2009 35,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2008 22,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 22,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 15,583 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 PFG is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PFG, 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 PFG registered?

YX53 PFG is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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