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RO52 EDZ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

121,158 mi
Last recorded121,158 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO52 EDZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 121,158 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2025 117,551 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2025 117,549 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 112,770 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 111,723 miles

both side seals have covers fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2018 107,729 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 106,628 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 104,567 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 101,156 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 99,549 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 99,543 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 90,571 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 76,854 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 60,199 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 60,199 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 56,418 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 44,781 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 44,781 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 44,635 miles

Front number plate damaged

NSF tyre is feathered on edges

OSF tyre feathered on inside edge.

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 39,606 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 28,818 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 28,818 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front number plate coming apart from backing

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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RO52 EDZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RO52 EDZ, 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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What year was RO52 EDZ registered?

RO52 EDZ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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The MOT history for RO52 EDZ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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