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DA52 DCF

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,907 mi
Last recorded141,907 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 DCF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 141,907 miles

suspension components corroded rear hubs

Pass 14 Aug 2024 140,326 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 140,313 miles

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

corrosion to suspension components

Pass 15 May 2023 137,281 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 135,588 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 135,577 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 135,562 miles

Front Emission control equipment obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 4 Jan 2021 133,286 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 133,286 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2020 130,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 130,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 121,613 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 115,227 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 107,033 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 100,689 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 95,663 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 87,942 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 87,940 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 87,294 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 87,185 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 87,184 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 86,351 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 86,351 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 84,399 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 84,393 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 76,082 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 69,532 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 60,884 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 51,662 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 41,805 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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DA52 DCF is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DA52 DCF, 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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DA52 DCF is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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