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SC52 CZL

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

128,810 mi
Last recorded128,810 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC52 CZL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 128,810 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 126,989 miles

Front tyres cracked

Pass 28 Nov 2022 126,041 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 124,820 miles

all tyres started to crack

underside starting corrode

Pass 2 Nov 2020 122,692 miles

all tyres slightly perished

Pass 16 Apr 2019 116,420 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 112,989 miles

advised osf under tray clip missing

advised rear tyre valves perished

advised sill cover fitted obsuring view of sills

advised slight corrosion osr brake pipe

Pass 28 Apr 2017 103,823 miles

advised eml lamp is on

advised front discs worn

advised sill cover fitted

Fail 28 Apr 2017 103,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

advised eml lamp is on

advised front discs worn

advised sill cover fitted

Pass 9 May 2016 89,855 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 May 2016 89,852 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 81,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front discs both corroded on inner face

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

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)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 81,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front discs both corroded on inner face

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

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)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 76,090 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

front tyres worn unevenly on outer and inner edges

Pass 29 Nov 2013 76,090 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

front tyres worn unevenly on outer and inner edges

Pass 29 Nov 2012 68,462 miles

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

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)

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 17 Nov 2011 60,648 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 55,305 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 50,705 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 45,458 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 39,443 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 33,044 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 23,885 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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SC52 CZL is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 SC52 CZL, 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 SC52 CZL registered?

SC52 CZL is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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