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LO52 DAU

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,670 mi
Last recorded129,670 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO52 DAU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 129,670 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 129,057 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 124,409 miles

Chips In Windscreen

Exhaust Deteriorated & Has Slight Leak Of Gases

Nearside Front Tyre Outer Sidewall Has Some Small Cuts But Not Expsosing Cords Or Ply

Under Tray Fitted & Sills Covered Obscuring Some Components

Pass 12 Jan 2015 116,667 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 116,667 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 108,561 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall.

front pads very low.

front wipers smearing.

n/s/f rollbar droplink slight play.

n/s/r tyre worn on edges.

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

slight exhaust blow.

slight play in both rear rollbar droplinks.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 18 Jan 2013 98,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cut

tested in damp conditions

Fail 18 Jan 2013 98,454 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre outer sidewall cut

tested in damp conditions

Pass 5 Jan 2012 88,801 miles

belly pan fitted

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

outer sills covered

rear discs worn

Pass 18 Jan 2011 81,220 miles

fuel smell

rear discs worn

Pass 27 Jan 2010 70,884 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front and offside rear tyres slight wear on edges

outer sills covered

Pass 6 Jan 2009 59,734 miles

*****front pads very low*****

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake fluid level low

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut and tread low on edges

offside front tyre worn on edges

outer sills covered

Pass 14 Jan 2008 48,979 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 48,979 miles

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

outer sills covered,brake & clutch fluid levels getting low,both rear tyres staring to wear on inner edges,tested in wet conditions,

Pass 31 Jan 2007 38,120 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 38,093 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 29,080 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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LO52 DAU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LO52 DAU, 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 LO52 DAU registered?

LO52 DAU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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