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DA03 HDH

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

96,966 mi
Last recorded96,966 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 96,966 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 96,966 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 May 2025 96,966 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake fluid leaking (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system both front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive anti rollbar mount (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassi leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive antiroll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassi leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2024 96,689 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2024 96,683 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 95,128 miles

Nearside Front Door mirror casing cracked

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 95,127 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet missing (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Door mirror casing cracked

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 94,906 miles

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 94,905 miles

Emissions not tested major leak at middle section (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp flickering

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 94,632 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 94,630 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 93,620 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 91,707 miles

Nearside Front door mirror casing damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lift in joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2017 91,702 miles

Brake performance not tested Anti roll bar mounting holed/corroded (3.7.A.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced Brake test not carried out in case of further damage (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front door mirror casing damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint lift (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 90,540 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 90,540 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment adjustable strut locking nut loose (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 89,857 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 89,438 miles

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cut

Fail 24 Jul 2014 89,430 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cut

Pass 4 Jul 2013 84,354 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 78,367 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 71,090 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 63,107 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 56,008 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 56,008 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 49,634 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 39,778 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 31,143 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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DA03 HDH is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 DA03 HDH, 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 HDH is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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