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AM53 HYA

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

40,560 mi
Last recorded40,560 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 HYA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 40,560 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 39,655 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 39,243 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 38,725 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 38,269 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 38,074 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 37,879 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 37,070 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 36,951 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 May 2014 36,211 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 33,453 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 31,639 miles

presenter notified engine non standard no cat test

Pass 26 May 2011 29,062 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 26,346 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 24,168 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 15,606 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 15,606 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 11,956 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 11,955 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AM53 HYA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 AM53 HYA, 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 AM53 HYA registered?

AM53 HYA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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