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CA52 NMX

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

116,533 mi
Last recorded116,533 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA52 NMX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 116,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 116,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 114,051 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all suspension arms and mounting areas have light corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under body has light corrosion in few places

Fail 19 Mar 2021 113,990 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken rear spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner arch near strut top corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner arch near strut top corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 113,068 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe mounting area has surface corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 110,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 107,739 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 100,802 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre just above wear markers (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush link bar bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre just above wear markers (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush link bar bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 93,362 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 86,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 80,178 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 80,178 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 72,797 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 72,797 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 66,880 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 62,424 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 55,201 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2010 55,201 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Aug 2008 49,955 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Aug 2007 42,043 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 23,948 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 15,811 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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CA52 NMX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CA52 NMX, 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 CA52 NMX registered?

CA52 NMX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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