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DE03 CYA

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

115,133 mi
Last recorded115,133 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 CYA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 115,133 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 114,405 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 110,569 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 106,641 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill around jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 91,362 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 82,864 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

emissions close to max

Pass 8 Jun 2019 82,305 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 80,329 miles

Tyre wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch x 4 (5.2.3 (f))

all four tyre widths to thin stretched fit

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2017 77,525 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 75,640 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 75,640 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 72,535 miles

All tyres feathering and slight uneven wear.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen grazed slightly.

Fail 10 Apr 2015 72,535 miles

All tyres feathering and slight uneven wear.

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen grazed slightly.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 68,367 miles

headlamp lens slightly cloudy and in poor condition

Fail 15 Apr 2014 68,367 miles

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

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

headlamp lens slightly cloudy and in poor condition

Pass 9 Apr 2013 64,244 miles

headlamp lens in poor condition

Pass 27 Mar 2012 59,744 miles

slight grazing to o/s edge of windscreen

Fail 5 Apr 2011 54,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s front antiroll bar link worn and slightly knoc king both rear tyres worn inside edge n/s rear shocker leaking slightly (oil damp)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 54,882 miles

o/s front antiroll bar link worn and slightly knoc king both rear tyres worn inside edge n/s rear shocker leaking slightly (oil damp)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 47,323 miles

Both rear tyres worn inner edge.

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 47,315 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Both rear tyres worn inner edge.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 39,275 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 39,275 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 30,232 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 24,758 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 19,035 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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DE03 CYA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue 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 DE03 CYA, 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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DE03 CYA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 April 2003.

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