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DV53 HFW

2003 Subaru Impreza

Brown Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

118,222 mi
Last recorded118,222 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 HFW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 118,222 miles

Central Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL FOUR TYRES HEAVILY PERISHED IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Nov 2024 116,628 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 115,686 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 114,854 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 113,793 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 112,063 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 106,313 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Sep 2017 102,758 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 99,862 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Sep 2016 99,861 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake fluid leak (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits slight blow between centre and rear exhaust section. (7.3.D.3)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded crossmember under front of radiator (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage insecure bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake hose to caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 95,583 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 95,583 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 89,752 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 89,752 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 84,600 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 75,289 miles

O/S/F TYRE SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDE WALL

Fail 3 Sep 2012 75,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

O/S/F TYRE SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OUTER SIDE WALL

Fail 12 Sep 2011 62,926 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 62,926 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 53,460 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 53,460 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 46,631 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 46,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2008 39,621 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 39,621 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 31,935 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 31,196 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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DV53 HFW is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Brown with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 DV53 HFW, 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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DV53 HFW is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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