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DU53 SYY

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

116,553 mi
Last recorded116,553 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 SYY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 116,553 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 116,381 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 116,045 miles

inner sills corroded

slight play in front wheels

underbody corrosion

Pass 26 Dec 2020 110,973 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 105,253 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 105,234 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2018 100,369 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2017 97,235 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 91,286 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 86,089 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 81,227 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 75,887 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 75,887 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 75,318 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 73,827 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 73,827 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 19 May 2010 66,312 miles

o/s/f wheel arch cover loose

Pass 26 May 2009 59,184 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 49,453 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 42,391 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 31,011 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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DU53 SYY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DU53 SYY, 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 DU53 SYY registered?

DU53 SYY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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