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CK53 ZDP

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

114,040 mi
Last recorded114,040 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 ZDP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 114,040 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 108,281 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2024 101,941 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 100,134 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 98,105 miles

under body is heavily wax oiled

Pass 6 Mar 2021 95,318 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 94,931 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 88,572 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 80,155 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 74,537 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 73,249 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 64,921 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

engine management lamp on

offside front tyre low outer edge

Pass 9 Jun 2014 58,008 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 58,008 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 56,753 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 56,727 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/r disc not working full discs

Pass 16 Sep 2010 53,907 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre worn on inside

Pass 1 Oct 2009 50,348 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 44,642 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 44,642 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2007 38,351 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 38,351 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 29,150 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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CK53 ZDP 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 82.6%.

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 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 CK53 ZDP, 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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CK53 ZDP is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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