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DY52 GVR

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

30,588 mi
Last recorded30,588 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 GVR
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 30,588 miles

Coolant leak ()

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 21,498 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 16,927 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 16,682 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 16,228 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 15,203 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 14,177 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 8,515 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front inner c v gauitor deteriated

Pass 10 Mar 2010 4,667 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

both rear tyres staring to crack on side walls

Pass 19 Feb 2009 133,112 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 117,263 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 95,083 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 95,083 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 74,168 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre sidewall has a slight cut in it

nearside rear tyre has a slight cut in the sidewall

offside door mirror backing damaged

offside front tyre worn on inner & outer edges,also has a cut in the sidewall

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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DY52 GVR is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DY52 GVR, 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 DY52 GVR registered?

DY52 GVR is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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