2003 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · DY53 ADU
2003 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 103,034 miles. MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,034 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DY53 ADU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2026
- 103,034 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DY53 ADU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Subaru Impreza (DY53 ADU) between May 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 30 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
DY53 ADU Mileage History
- 21/05/202496,284 mi
- 21/05/202496,293 mi+9 mi
- 20/05/202599,423 mi+3,130 mi
- 27/05/202599,436 mi+13 mi
- 13/10/2026103,034 mi+3,598 mi
Average of roughly 2,818 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Radiator End Tank CrackingModerate
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