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PY53 DVL

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

96,704 mi
Last recorded96,704 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 DVL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 96,704 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 96,569 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underbody undersealed

Pass 13 Aug 2021 95,056 miles

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

no rear seats fitted for test

rear exhaust joint blow

Fail 13 Aug 2021 95,056 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

no rear seats fitted for test

rear exhaust joint blow

Fail 22 Jul 2021 95,026 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour red (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded feed too flex (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength out rigger /sub frame mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour red (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch /turret area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate missing loose in rear window (0.1 (a))

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

slight exhaust blow on rear joint

Pass 18 May 2020 94,569 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 92,240 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

thick under seal on welding repairs

Pass 15 Jul 2017 90,640 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also deterorated (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both outer sills corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2017 90,637 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also deterorated (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 86,183 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber weak

Fail 18 Jul 2016 86,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber weak

Pass 23 Jul 2015 80,227 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 77,500 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 77,500 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 73,379 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 73,379 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 68,714 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 68,714 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 63,716 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 57,876 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 52,170 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 52,170 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 47,739 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 43,185 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 38,785 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 DVL 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 68%.

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 DVL, 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 DVL is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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