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DU53 SZP

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,210 mi
Last recorded162,210 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 SZP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2020 162,210 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2020 162,182 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 154,663 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 144,026 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 133,681 miles

corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 2 Nov 2016 120,549 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 108,368 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear drop links (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 95,855 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 93,193 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 86,477 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 73,154 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 73,110 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2011 66,595 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 52,827 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 42,499 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 42,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 34,263 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 33,152 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 24,456 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 SZP is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SZP, 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 SZP registered?

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

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