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DY53 AED

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

138,641 mi
Last recorded138,641 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 AED
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2025 138,641 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front SUBFRAME CORRODED

Pass 6 Apr 2024 136,306 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 131,264 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 131,094 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 127,510 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 123,536 miles

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))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 123,533 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 118,329 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 111,872 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 104,862 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 92,821 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 84,518 miles

both front tyres worn uneven

Pass 30 Aug 2013 78,658 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 71,405 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 71,165 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 62,083 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 53,729 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 44,866 miles

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

faint marks on front screen, wiper blade marks

Fail 17 Oct 2009 44,866 miles

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

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

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

faint marks on front screen, wiper blade marks

Pass 18 Oct 2008 35,526 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 26,997 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 26,997 miles

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 16,486 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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DY53 AED is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 DY53 AED, 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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DY53 AED is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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