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NT53 DHD

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,688 mi
Last recorded143,688 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNT53 DHD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 143,688 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 140,587 miles

undercoated

Pass 6 Sep 2021 135,904 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 127,594 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 127,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 May 2018 117,790 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 117,790 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 102,402 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak slight at engine area ()

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

front wiper smearing slightly but ok

Fail 6 Jun 2017 102,402 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak slight at engine area ()

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

front wiper smearing slightly but ok

Fail 25 Apr 2017 102,306 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)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front subframe (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front subframe front part (radiator mount) (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak at engine area ()

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 96,646 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 96,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 96,642 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper off (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 95,237 miles

discs slightly corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2013 95,121 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 95,121 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2012 93,810 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 93,810 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 91,990 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 11 Feb 2011 91,991 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 88,129 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 88,064 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 76,496 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front 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 18 Aug 2007 62,076 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 45,703 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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NT53 DHD 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 60%.

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 NT53 DHD, 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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NT53 DHD is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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