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DB52 GAR

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

157,451 mi
Last recorded157,451 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDB52 GAR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 157,451 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 157,451 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 154,225 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Strut monting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Strut mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2023 148,796 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Jacking point (6.1.1 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 143,409 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill(underside)recommend repair by welding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 137,618 miles

nearside outer CV boot rubs against anti roll bar link when vehicle on wheel free

Fail 15 Jun 2021 137,612 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid converted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid converted (4.1.4 (c))

nearside outer CV boot rubs against anti roll bar link when vehicle on wheel free

Pass 19 Jun 2020 133,062 miles

Expansion tank coolant level is below the minimum level bar

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to the compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 17 Jun 2020 133,050 miles

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

Expansion tank coolant level is below the minimum level bar

Front both position lamps work correctly but occasionally flicker

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure Headlamp (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure Headlamp (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going to the compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 10 May 2019 127,048 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 126,965 miles

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

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements spacing incorrect (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 120,783 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 120,488 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 113,415 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 113,215 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)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 106,449 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 106,448 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

nearside front mud shield touching disc

Pass 16 Apr 2015 99,176 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres tracking-treads wearing down to min

Pass 16 Apr 2014 93,082 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 93,081 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 85,461 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Apr 2012 787,673 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 78,673 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)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 72,849 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 72,849 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 66,040 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 59,538 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 59,538 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 52,079 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 41,508 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 33,116 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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DB52 GAR is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 DB52 GAR, 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 DB52 GAR registered?

DB52 GAR is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 February 2003.

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