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MP53 PNV

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

141,320 mi
Last recorded141,320 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP53 PNV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 141,320 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 139,387 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 137,373 miles
Fail 8 May 2023 137,373 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 136,219 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 134,617 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 134,599 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 125,134 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 125,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 114,449 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2017 114,449 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 101,873 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 101,467 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 99,334 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 93,880 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes covered in plastic and grease

Pass 23 Jun 2014 89,042 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 89,042 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 85,958 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 81,275 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 75,198 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 70,228 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres cracking to treads and scrubbing on shoulders

brake pads look rusty

rear brakepipes into 4 way valve corrosion pesent but inspection impaired by grease and plasic coatings

Pass 22 May 2009 69,380 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 May 2009 69,380 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 67,378 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 58,457 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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MP53 PNV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MP53 PNV, 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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MP53 PNV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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