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YY03 DXL

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

130,885 mi
Last recorded130,885 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 DXL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 130,885 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively nearside & offside (1.2.1 (f))

offside & nearside inner sills slightly corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2022 130,482 miles

corrosion to rear brake pipes and both rear inner sills

Fail 25 Apr 2022 130,482 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

corrosion to rear brake pipes and both rear inner sills

Pass 15 Apr 2021 129,932 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear water in light unit

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2021 129,932 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear water in light unit

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 129,909 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nsr inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced os inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

rear diff leaking

brake ferrules are corroded

rear suspension bushes are worn

Pass 7 Jun 2019 125,170 miles

Brake ferrules are corroded

Discs and pads all around are worn

Front tyres are getting low on tread

The underside is corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2018 119,899 miles

all rear suspension bushes are showing signs of wear

front x-member is heavily undersealed

slight movement in the os ball joint

slight movement os rackend

Pass 1 Jun 2017 113,618 miles

front cross member is rusty

nsr shocker is weeping

nsr tyre getting low on outer edge

Pass 17 Jun 2016 107,635 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 100,019 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 99,843 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

NSF tyre tread low.

Pass 11 Jun 2014 85,893 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 85,607 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust system,rust corrosion

Front & Rear suspension components,rust corrosion

Pass 12 Jun 2013 78,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 77,997 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 71,477 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 71,477 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 61,545 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 61,545 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 51,309 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 46,927 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 41,163 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 34,022 miles

both rear tyre treads down to legal limit of 1.6mm

cut in outer side wall of o/s/rear tyre,not down to cords.

Pass 7 Jul 2006 26,716 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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YY03 DXL is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YY03 DXL, 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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YY03 DXL is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 July 2003.

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