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DV53 YDX

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,869 mi
Last recorded118,869 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 YDX
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 118,869 miles

Subframe corroded

Pass 15 May 2023 115,172 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Rust (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 125,033 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested engine cuts out (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp insecure both (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light both flickering (4.5.4 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 123,176 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear brake hose insucre

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 123,176 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear brake hose insucre

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 114,356 miles

rear brake discs surface corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2019 110,304 miles

Nearside Front Standard fitment seat belt missing ()

Nearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Jan 2017 109,246 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 109,216 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling wheel (3.6.B.4a)

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

Rear reflector missing both (1.5.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

rear seats not fitted at time of test

Fail 26 May 2016 109,210 miles

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)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded strut top (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear reflector missing both (1.5.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' sun strip (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 102,923 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 95,734 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2014 95,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 93,500 miles

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)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

surface corrosioin on all 4 disc

vehicle has been stood

Pass 19 Mar 2012 85,788 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 79,614 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 75,353 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 71,700 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 66,423 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 60,233 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front no plate cracked

Fail 14 Nov 2006 60,233 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front no plate cracked

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 YDX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YDX, 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 YDX is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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