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PK53 ZSZ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,302 mi
Last recorded120,302 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 ZSZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 120,302 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 119,454 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 119,309 miles

Offside Front fog light inoperative

Fail 19 Apr 2023 119,307 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front fog light inoperative

Pass 18 Oct 2021 117,172 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Outer Edge Worn

Offside Front Tyre Outer Edge Slightly Worn

Pass 17 Nov 2020 116,183 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 116,183 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 113,346 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 108,688 miles

non standard exhaust fitted but not excessively noisey

Fail 8 Nov 2018 108,688 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

non standard exhaust fitted but not excessively noisey

Pass 6 Nov 2017 102,979 miles

Coolant leak slight leak lower radiator hose ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 96,228 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Nov 2015 93,548 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

air bag warning light illuminated

chip in windscreen

o//s/r brake pipe and nuts corroded

o/s/f antiroll bar prescribed area corroded

sill covers and under shields fitted preventing inspection of some components

Fail 6 Nov 2015 93,548 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

air bag warning light illuminated

chip in windscreen

o//s/r brake pipe and nuts corroded

o/s/f antiroll bar prescribed area corroded

sill covers and under shields fitted preventing inspection of some components

Pass 13 Aug 2013 81,985 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2013 81,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 75,753 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Aug 2011 71,956 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 62,267 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 62,267 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner and outer shoulders

Pass 29 Jun 2009 53,233 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 29,827 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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PK53 ZSZ 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 72.7%.

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 PK53 ZSZ, 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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PK53 ZSZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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