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SY53 MZV

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,735 mi
Last recorded89,735 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY53 MZV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 89,735 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 87,359 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 85,870 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 85,870 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2022 83,644 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 83,644 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 82,807 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 82,807 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2020 82,503 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 79,484 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 62,597 miles

Brakes squealing and would benefit a service

Rear brake pipes coated not allowing full inspection

Rear flexi support brackets in poor condition

Fail 2 Mar 2018 62,399 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure Please check adjuster works when repairing (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brakes squealing and would benefit a service

Headlights would benefit a polish

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded at joint to flexi,STRONG ADVISE

Rear brake pipes coated not allowing full inspection

Rear flexi support brackets in poor condition

Pass 3 Mar 2017 48,465 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 42,605 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 42,605 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 42,167 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 42,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 40,588 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 38,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre inner tread worn low

Fail 21 Aug 2013 38,953 miles

Offside 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre inner tread worn low

Pass 29 Aug 2012 36,354 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 33,585 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2011 33,508 miles

Centre 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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 31,518 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs pitted on inside faces

osr tyre bald on very inside edge

Pass 2 Sep 2009 28,961 miles

n/s/r tyre damaged

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

front brake discs pitted

Pass 22 Aug 2008 26,390 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 22,465 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 22,465 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 17,329 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 17,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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SY53 MZV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SY53 MZV, 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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SY53 MZV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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