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P555 DVE

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

106,368 mi
Last recorded106,368 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP555 DVE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 106,368 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2025 105,760 miles
Pass 4 May 2024 105,251 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 104,670 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2023 104,646 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 103,283 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 101,749 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Feb 2021 101,749 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Feb 2020 100,954 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 136,226 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 128,896 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 121,123 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 111,808 miles

slight play inner rack joints

Fail 20 Feb 2016 111,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight play inner rack joints

Pass 5 Feb 2015 101,423 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 96,559 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

approx 3mm left on n/s/r tyre

surface corrosion on brake discs

Pass 25 Feb 2014 96,559 miles

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

approx 3mm left on n/s/r tyre

surface corrosion on brake discs

Pass 15 Feb 2013 87,761 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS 75% WORN

Pass 15 Feb 2012 81,642 miles

N/S/F TYRE DAMAGED ON OUTER SIDEWALL

N/S/R TYRE DEVOID OF TREAD ON INNER EDGE

Pass 25 Feb 2011 73,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F FOG LIGHT INOPERATIVE

Pass 19 Feb 2010 658,315 miles

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

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

n/s/f spotlight inoperative 2xrear child seats fitted

Fail 19 Feb 2010 68,315 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f spotlight inoperative 2xrear child seats fitted

o/s/r brake disc corroded and scored

Pass 19 Feb 2009 62,936 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 62,936 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 54,551 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 44,866 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 33,392 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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P555 DVE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P555 DVE, 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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P555 DVE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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