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YY03 OJH

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

164,131 mi
Last recorded164,131 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 OJH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 164,131 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 164,131 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flange joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 155,465 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm keep a check. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre worn badly on inner edge of tread, keep a check.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 155,465 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Centre Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm keep a check. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre worn badly on inner edge of tread, keep a check.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 139,091 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 139,091 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2014 121,745 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 121,745 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 105,761 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread.

Pass 2 Apr 2013 105,761 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge of tread.

Pass 26 Jan 2012 84,107 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 69,963 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 53,392 miles

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

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

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)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 42,825 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 42,493 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2007 29,281 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 28,911 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both n/s front and rear tyre side walls slightly damaged

Pass 16 Nov 2006 19,258 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 18,497 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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YY03 OJH is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YY03 OJH, 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 OJH is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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