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DG53 NUW

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

64,648 mi
Last recorded64,648 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 NUW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2022 64,648 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 64,188 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 63,780 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 63,583 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 63,583 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2018 63,175 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 63,172 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 62,818 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 62,257 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 60,187 miles

slight grease leak from front inner cv gator clips.

Pass 22 Oct 2014 55,787 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 55,787 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 51,265 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 51,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front wiper split but clearing screen

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 46,741 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Oct 2011 42,836 miles

sill covers

Pass 29 Oct 2010 37,618 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 35,292 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 33,544 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 33,531 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 28,940 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 22,000 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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DG53 NUW is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DG53 NUW, 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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DG53 NUW is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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