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PY53 DVC

2003 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

134,339 mi
Last recorded134,339 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 DVC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 134,339 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 132,650 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 130,487 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 129,233 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 127,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 127,952 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 123,896 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 123,896 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 121,440 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 117,934 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 107,349 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 107,349 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 99,717 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2017 99,714 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 92,617 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 92,617 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 85,056 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2014 81,340 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 81,340 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 73,037 miles

rear tyres worn

Fail 11 Mar 2013 73,037 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

rear tyres worn

Pass 23 Feb 2011 66,003 miles

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 8 Dec 2009 58,402 miles

blue lamps fitted at front-illegal-

Fail 8 Dec 2009 58,385 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

blue lamps fitted at front-illegal-

Pass 12 Nov 2008 49,890 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 39,802 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 33,744 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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PY53 DVC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 PY53 DVC, 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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PY53 DVC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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