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DU53 SZT

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

119,910 mi
Last recorded119,910 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 SZT
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 119,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2025 119,881 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed Rubbing against wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 118,754 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged has been rubbing on wheel, now adjusted away from wheel (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 117,879 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 116,203 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 115,114 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 112,739 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 107,878 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 104,262 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 101,663 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 101,631 miles

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

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

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

EML On

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Rear differential mount slight play in pin/bush. ( both )

Pass 5 Apr 2014 97,343 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 92,658 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 87,293 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 77,493 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 69,984 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 60,940 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 50,096 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 38,514 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 27,618 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 SZT is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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

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