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RN52 AXZ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

157,920 mi
Last recorded157,920 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 AXZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 157,920 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 157,915 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 153,234 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 14 May 2024 150,880 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 150,139 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 141,712 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 141,712 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 132,365 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Sep 2021 132,352 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe holed and corroded in 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 127,351 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 120,252 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn low on inside shoulder of the tread

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And wearing low on inside shoulder of the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2018 114,173 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 114,170 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2017 101,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge close to corrds

Fail 19 Apr 2017 101,408 miles

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on inner edge close to corrds

Pass 19 May 2016 96,514 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 84,718 miles

both inner cv boots leaking grease

Fail 6 May 2015 84,781 miles

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

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

both inner cv boots leaking grease

Pass 22 Apr 2014 74,789 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 74,787 miles

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

Nearside Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Brake pad(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 59,452 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 53,956 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 45,474 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 44,773 miles

Nearside wiper blade split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 39,062 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 39,039 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 36,295 miles

advise slight corrosion starting at off side rear brake disc

Pass 4 Feb 2008 27,762 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 21,608 miles

front brake pads below half worn

Pass 1 Feb 2006 15,748 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 15,748 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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RN52 AXZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 RN52 AXZ, 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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RN52 AXZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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