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SP53 UNY

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,908 mi
Last recorded96,908 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 UNY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 96,908 miles

Front Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides inner sills & Front to Rear area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 95,368 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 93,198 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 93,193 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 90,117 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 88,760 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 85,641 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 80,880 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 80,879 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 80,845 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 80,845 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill/inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 79,411 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear shock absorber slightly weak

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Oct 2017 79,398 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear shock absorber slightly weak

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 78,140 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 73,649 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced beam pattern poor. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted preventing examination of adult seat belt.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced beam pattern poor. (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 73,649 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced beam pattern poor. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted preventing examination of adult seat belt.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced beam pattern poor. (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 69,681 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 69,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 65,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front tyre has a damaged sidewall (not exposing cords)

Nearside front tyre has cracking on outer edge

Nearside front tyre wearing unevenly (bald on inner edge)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front tyre has cracking on outer edge

Offside front tyre wearing unevenly (bald on inner edge)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 61,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 61,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 56,281 miles

exhaust joint slightly leaking

Fail 8 Sep 2011 56,281 miles

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

exhaust joint slightly leaking

Pass 16 Sep 2010 51,798 miles

N/S FRONT TYRE SMALL CUT TO SIDE WALL

Pass 3 Sep 2009 45,943 miles

both front tyres close to limit worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Sep 2009 45,943 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres close to limit worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2008 36,246 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2007 28,340 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 28,363 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 19,848 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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SP53 UNY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SP53 UNY, 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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SP53 UNY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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