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DU53 SZE

2003 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,557 mi
Last recorded161,557 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 SZE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 161,557 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 147,996 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 138,906 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 128,232 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 120,723 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 117,593 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 111,797 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2017 111,797 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 102,885 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 92,927 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 84,291 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 84,281 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 76,735 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside rear shock absorber has reduced damping effect

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Slight damage to nearside front and nearside rear tyres

Vehicle just passed emissions test (co fluctuating)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 76,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside rear shock absorber has reduced damping effect

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Slight damage to nearside front and nearside rear tyres

Vehicle just passed emissions test (co fluctuating)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 68,959 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 62,136 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 53,237 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2010 52,970 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 43,382 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 34,805 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 34,805 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 27,177 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 19,102 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 17,101 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 SZE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DU53 SZE, 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 SZE registered?

DU53 SZE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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