CarVerify

Free Car Check

FM52 UHF

2003 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,124 mi
Last recorded111,124 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM52 UHF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 111,124 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 99,925 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2018 97,330 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 97,327 miles

coil spring modified and seriously weakened all 4 springs been cut and welded to the cups (2.4.A.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 97,321 miles

Coil spring not correctly located all 4 (2.4.C.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 0.550 (7.3.D.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine light on

Pass 11 Aug 2016 78,262 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine light on

Fail 9 Aug 2016 78,254 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

engine light on

Pass 4 Feb 2015 69,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 63,350 miles

engine management lamp on

Fail 20 Feb 2014 63,350 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

engine management lamp on

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2013 56,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 14 Feb 2012 49,088 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 42,757 miles

all front & rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 12 Feb 2010 38,139 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 36,393 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 34,681 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 32,227 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 20,276 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
Full Subaru Impreza reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FM52 UHF is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FM52 UHF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FM52 UHF?

You can check the full history of FM52 UHF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FM52 UHF registered?

FM52 UHF is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is FM52 UHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM52 UHF shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FM52 UHF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FM52 UHF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.