CarVerify

Free Car Check

V53 DCN

1999 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

106,503 mi
Last recorded106,503 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 1999 Subaru Impreza96,555 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationV53 DCN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 106,503 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear trailing arm bushes are perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 105,332 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Rear trailing arm bushes are perished.

Rear wheel arches corroded, nearside is taped over.

Pass 22 Sep 2023 104,605 miles

Nearside rear strut turret slightly corroded.

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm bushes cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear wheel arches are corroded, nearside is taped over.

Sills showing signs of corrosion (plastic sill covers fitted).

Fail 16 Nov 2021 104,594 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust joint deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

Front and rear discs are corroded.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush cracked/perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside rear strut turret corroded.

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush cracked/perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel.

Rear of outer sills corroded.

Rear wheel arches are corroded, no sharp edges at the time of test.

Pass 2 May 2019 101,099 miles

Little reserve travel in handbrake lever.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also has a nail in the tread. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 May 2018 96,958 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 93,537 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 3mm.

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

Nearside rear tyre worn off on both edges.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2016 90,841 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on both edges.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 May 2015 85,618 miles

Front discs are in poor condition on inner surface and pads are wearing low.

Fail 13 May 2015 85,610 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front discs are in poor condition on inner surface and pads are wearing low.

Pass 10 May 2014 81,408 miles

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)

Pass 10 May 2013 76,806 miles

Inner surface of nearside front disc corroded and pitted.

Nearside rear tyre worn to between 2 and 3mm.

Fail 10 May 2013 76,798 miles

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)

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

Inner surface of nearside front disc corroded and pitted.

Nearside rear tyre worn to between 2 and 3mm.

Pass 10 May 2012 73,766 miles

Inner 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)

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

Pass 10 May 2011 71,041 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 68,104 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 65,220 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Hand brake - O/S & N/S rear casings outters slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

OIL LEAK - REAR DIFF SEALS

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 61,502 miles

Nearside Upper Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Jan 2008 61,491 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Upper Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 57,665 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 53,364 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
Full Subaru Impreza reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

V53 DCN is a 1999 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 1999 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 96,555 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 V53 DCN, 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 27 years old, this Subaru Impreza is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of V53 DCN?

You can check the full history of V53 DCN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was V53 DCN registered?

V53 DCN is a 1999 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 September 1999.

Is V53 DCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V53 DCN shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does V53 DCN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V53 DCN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.