CarVerify

Free Car Check

NC52 HSK

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1597cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

105,125 mi
Last recorded105,125 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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

RegistrationNC52 HSK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 105,125 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front brake discs are corroded and worn

fuel tank shows signs of leakage

nearside rear trailing arm bushes are deteriorated

offside rear trailing arm bushes are deteriorated

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to applied protection

Pass 29 Jul 2015 90,237 miles

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

engine man light on

Fail 7 Jul 2015 90,217 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 87,484 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 74,211 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 74,209 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 70,719 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 70,719 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 59,772 miles

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

rear exhaust outer skin corroded, oil filter corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2011 55,426 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 26 Jan 2010 42,760 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 42,725 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 40,869 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2008 36,155 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 36,155 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 29,768 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 23,462 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

NC52 HSK is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NC52 HSK, 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 NC52 HSK?

You can check the full history of NC52 HSK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was NC52 HSK registered?

NC52 HSK is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is NC52 HSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC52 HSK shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NC52 HSK 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 NC52 HSK. 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.