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DE53 EKU

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

41,192 mi
Last recorded41,192 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 EKU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 41,192 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 40,869 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 40,615 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 40,146 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 39,068 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 38,687 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 38,247 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 36,652 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 32,686 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 25,121 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 21,500 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 21,085 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 20,405 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 18,968 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 18,446 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 17,359 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 16,511 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 16,348 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 16,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 16,063 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 15,631 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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DE53 EKU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 DE53 EKU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE53 EKU registered?

DE53 EKU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is DE53 EKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 EKU shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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