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BK53 KOE

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

147,806 mi
Last recorded147,806 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 147,806 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2025 141,301 miles

both front tyres badly perished

both rear tyres badly perished

nearside and offside rear anti roll bar mountings corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2025 141,301 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

both front tyres badly perished

both rear tyres badly perished

nearside and offside rear anti roll bar mountings corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2023 138,156 miles

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2023 138,156 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2022 138,137 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system braided hose (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Lower Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorating

Nearside number plate lamp not working

covers fitted under engine

outer sill panels covered

Pass 21 Jul 2021 132,650 miles

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

both front wheel arch liners missing loom exposed

Fail 15 Jul 2021 132,650 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

both front wheel arch liners missing loom exposed

Pass 9 Jul 2020 130,311 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2020 130,311 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 125,016 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 115,706 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 103,804 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 90,966 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 87,840 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 79,860 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 75,155 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 70,665 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 70,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 60,225 miles

unable to check rear seats and seat belts

Pass 26 Aug 2009 53,679 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 53,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 51,497 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 51,395 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

unable to check rear seats and seat belts

Pass 15 Mar 2007 38,739 miles

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 KOE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KOE, 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 KOE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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