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MC53 DPE

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,137 mi
Last recorded106,137 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC53 DPE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 106,137 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 105,720 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 104,545 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 101,795 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 99,446 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2019 97,592 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2018 94,878 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 91,696 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 85,779 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 78,583 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 77,873 miles

o/s/f inner cv. boot leaking grease

Fail 19 Apr 2013 77,873 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s/f inner cv. boot leaking grease

Pass 24 Apr 2012 71,907 miles

rear wiper worn to excess

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 71,907 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear wiper worn to excess

Pass 4 Apr 2011 65,932 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 59,935 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 53,612 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 53,612 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 48,253 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 38,857 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 38,857 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 28,578 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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MC53 DPE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MC53 DPE, 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 MC53 DPE registered?

MC53 DPE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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