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DA03 HCN

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

140,541 mi
Last recorded140,541 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 HCN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 140,541 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 140,524 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 139,630 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 137,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 131,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated And lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 131,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb may be incorrectly fitted? (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective plastic lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached excessive movement detected in n/s/f shock absorber upper and lower section in area of threaded locking ring (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements rear number plate delaminating and sections of reflective backing are missing (0.1 (d))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive in area of oil cooler pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coolant leak strong smell of coolant from front of vehicle when radiator fan cuts in ()

Nearside Front n/s/f fog light not working

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective plastic lens deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

eml light stays on after engine start indicating a fault

Pass 20 Aug 2019 126,958 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 124,263 miles

Centre rear stop light not working

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

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

Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Front crossmember slightly damaged

Front wiper blades are smearing

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Service brake efficiency just passed

Unable to give full inspection to front subframe due to under fitted

Unable to give full inspection to inside edge to rear brake discs

Unable to give full inspection to outer sills

Unable to give full inspection to rear brake pads

Pass 19 Oct 2015 119,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Unable to give full inspection of outer sills

Unable to give full inspection to front subframe

Windscreen damaged not in view of driver

Pass 16 May 2014 111,800 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 97,441 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 94,649 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2012 94,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 17 May 2011 87,866 miles

general underbody corrosion

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2011 87,866 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 29 Jun 2010 82,358 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 74,283 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 55,227 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 39,366 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 39,366 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 23,977 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2006 23,977 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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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DA03 HCN is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue 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 DA03 HCN, 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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DA03 HCN is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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