2003 Subaru Impreza 2.0L Petrol · DY53 ADX
2003 Subaru Impreza (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 2003. Recorded mileage 120,716 miles. MOT expired on 17 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU IMPREZA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,716 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DY53 ADX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 120,716 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DY53 ADX 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 ADX) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2025 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: Bodywork (5 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
DY53 ADX Mileage History
- 13/10/2023115,971 mi
- 11/10/2024118,395 mi+2,424 mi
- 11/10/2024118,395 mi
- 13/10/2025120,714 mi+2,319 mi
- 13/10/2025120,716 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 2,371 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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