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DA53 PNO

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,933 mi
Last recorded60,933 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 PNO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 60,933 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2025 60,928 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2024 59,534 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 58,449 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2022 57,652 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 56,942 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 55,947 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 55,937 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 54,844 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 53,054 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 53,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 51,583 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 49,348 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 47,265 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 44,961 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 41,937 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 41,922 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 39,356 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 36,001 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 36,001 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 34,062 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 31,293 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 28,005 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 28,003 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 25,335 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 21,870 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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DA53 PNO is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 76,183 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DA53 PNO, 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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DA53 PNO is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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