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BK53 KNN

2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,661 mi
Last recorded140,661 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo54,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 KNN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza Wrx Turbo
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2022 140,661 miles

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

general corrosion to under body and components

Pass 18 May 2020 140,477 miles

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

general corrosion to under body and components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 139,770 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 139,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 138,704 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

hand brake travel high

tow ball missing at time of test

Fail 29 Sep 2012 138,582 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear 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 30 Sep 2011 130,821 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 119,059 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 119,059 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 110,966 miles

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

o/s number plate light dim

Pass 7 Apr 2008 94,557 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 71,799 miles

offside & nearside front & rear tyres worn on inner edges

offside front tyre slightly damaged on side wall

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo?

Based on 1,540 MOT tests across 291 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
4,723
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
291
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 63
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 29
Registration plate lamp not working 24
Steering rack gaiter split 22
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BK53 KNN is a 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 54,741 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 Wrx Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 63 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK53 KNN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 23 years old, this Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BK53 KNN is a 2003 Subaru Impreza Wrx Turbo, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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