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VE52 PZF

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,228 mi
Last recorded115,228 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE52 PZF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 115,228 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 112,248 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 110,445 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 110,439 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 109,891 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2022 106,170 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2022 106,170 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2021 98,280 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2021 97,882 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 92,677 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 89,588 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 86,112 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 86,095 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 82,574 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 82,516 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 76,585 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 68,013 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 66,581 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 64,202 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 61,650 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 58,932 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 54,595 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 9 Jul 2010 54,594 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 26 Jan 2010 52,251 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 45,291 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 45,291 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 32,582 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 19,769 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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VE52 PZF is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VE52 PZF, 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 VE52 PZF registered?

VE52 PZF is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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