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YX53 PGV

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

106,568 mi
Last recorded106,568 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 106,568 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front wing holed

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

sump corroded

vehicle under coated

Pass 10 Nov 2022 103,196 miles

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

vehicle under coated

Fail 4 Nov 2022 103,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle under coated

Pass 28 Jan 2021 100,387 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 100,387 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 98,011 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both inner sills showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2019 93,773 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 93,755 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 93,322 miles

Body has slight corrosion radiator support (6.1.B.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 93,259 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings foot well (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion radiator support (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases fexi and cat pipie (7.1.2)

body kit covering outer sills

Pass 1 Sep 2016 87,871 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 87,855 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)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l) DANGEROUS

brake fluid level close to minimum.

front and rear brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 9 Sep 2015 81,198 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 78,810 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 73,701 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2013 73,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 71,699 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 67,159 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 59,213 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 59,213 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 52,457 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 39,032 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 30,069 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 PGV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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