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BK53 KKE

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

133,667 mi
Last recorded133,667 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 KKE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2025 133,667 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at the point where the pipes go inside the car (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at the point where the pipes go inside the car (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire by tank (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion to underside including suspension components

Pass 19 Nov 2024 131,556 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight corrosion to both sills

Pass 30 Oct 2023 127,257 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to both sills

Pass 22 Sep 2022 121,591 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to both sills

Fail 7 Sep 2022 121,576 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight corrosion to both sills

Pass 1 Oct 2021 116,814 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 110,462 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Cv boots perished

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 105,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 94,919 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 84,843 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened spring cup (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 76,916 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 69,492 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 60,281 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 60,281 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 48,940 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 41,131 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 33,442 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 29,222 miles

both rear tyres are worn close to wear indicators in the middle of tyre tread

Pass 5 May 2010 24,066 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 22,638 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 19,452 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 12,685 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 12,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (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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BK53 KKE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BK53 KKE, 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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BK53 KKE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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