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DV52 TFN

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

79,718 mi
Last recorded79,718 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 TFN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 79,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 68,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very worn ()

Pass 10 Oct 2023 58,618 miles

1L OIL PRE CHECK X TECH

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 zrt 17y (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front head lamp aim on max height

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt check as much as possible ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords close to cords [cut] (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front head lamp aim on min

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt check as much as possible ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread near min requirements (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 58,618 miles

1L OIL PRE CHECK X TECH

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 45 zrt 17y (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front head lamp aim on max height

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt check as much as possible ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords close to cords [cut] (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front head lamp aim on min

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt check as much as possible ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread near min requirements (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 48,381 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2022 48,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 42,418 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 39,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm and worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.4mm and worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 36,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.9mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2.8mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 33,483 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 33,482 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 26,644 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 23,684 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 22,350 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 21,802 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 21,285 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 20,837 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 20,274 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 19,136 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 17,977 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 16,202 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 14,761 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 12,980 miles

exhust system has a removeable silencer.

valves on all roadwheels cracked

Pass 20 Jan 2006 11,552 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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DV52 TFN is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DV52 TFN, 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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DV52 TFN is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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