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DA52 GMY

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,918 mi
Last recorded78,918 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 78,918 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 77,518 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 77,252 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2021 77,251 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 71,586 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 71,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 66,818 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 66,814 miles

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 Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2014 64,789 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 63,044 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Fail 9 Mar 2013 62,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 9 Mar 2013 62,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 12 Mar 2012 54,197 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 54,197 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 44,630 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 36,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 36,464 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 28,420 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 21,826 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 14,285 miles

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

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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DA52 GMY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GMY, 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 DA52 GMY registered?

DA52 GMY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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