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DS52 CGU

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

179,275 mi
Last recorded179,275 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 CGU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 179,275 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2022 179,272 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 174,976 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 171,848 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 165,443 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 153,579 miles

BOTH rear tyres out of shape on inner edge

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 13 Dec 2017 137,371 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 127,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 12 Jun 2015 106,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 93,820 miles

BOTH reat tyres perished

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 91,246 miles

rear tyre walls perishing

Fail 28 Aug 2013 91,196 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear tyre walls perishing

Pass 14 Sep 2012 86,322 miles

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

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

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 14 Sep 2012 86,322 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Jun 2011 80,166 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 71,625 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 64,742 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 58,425 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front no.plate damaged

Pass 9 Jan 2008 58,425 miles

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

front no.plate damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2007 45,868 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 45,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 44,393 miles

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

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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DS52 CGU 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 DS52 CGU, 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 DS52 CGU registered?

DS52 CGU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 February 2003.

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