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YY53 RTU

2003 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

71,153 mi
Last recorded71,153 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 RTU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 71,153 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 71,153 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 69,510 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 68,463 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - end section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - end section (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2019 68,463 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - end section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - end section (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2016 66,907 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 66,038 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2014 64,096 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2013 62,725 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2012 60,064 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Dec 2011 57,301 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2010 54,509 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 54,509 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2009 51,485 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 46,790 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Dec 2008 46,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 20 Dec 2007 37,195 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 37,195 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 30,042 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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YY53 RTU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YY53 RTU, 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 YY53 RTU registered?

YY53 RTU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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