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DG03 ESY

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

235,138 mi
Last recorded235,138 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 ESY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2024 235,138 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear lamp unit has water condensation

Fail 21 Oct 2024 235,136 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear lamp unit has water condensation

Pass 10 Oct 2023 231,033 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle Undersealed

Fail 11 Jan 2023 231,024 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill / jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

4x4 transmission makes rotating rear wheel by hand difficult to check wheel bearings

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin almost touching metal wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported mounting bracket corroded away from body (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 220,698 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light light unit damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 220,698 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light light unit damaged (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 213,158 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 194,375 miles

Rear suspension upper bushes noisy

Fail 31 Aug 2018 194,372 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure bolt missing out of front flange (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced both sides at the rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front engine management light on

Rear suspension upper bushes noisy

Pass 18 Apr 2017 185,092 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 171,981 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 171,981 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement link arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 159,624 miles

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

corrosion front offside and nearside wish-bones

Fail 2 Mar 2015 159,624 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

fCoirrosion front offside and nearside wishbone

Pass 4 Mar 2014 145,433 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 132,463 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 121,624 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 111,710 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 100,239 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 88,341 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 77,356 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 62,862 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 48,423 miles

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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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DG03 ESY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 DG03 ESY, 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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DG03 ESY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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