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BK53 PPP

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,509 mi
Last recorded113,509 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 PPP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 113,509 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 109,197 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 101,599 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 101,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 101,560 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 101,560 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 101,484 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 101,266 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 98,198 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 86,306 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 79,676 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front subframe corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2013 79,676 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front subframe corroded

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 70,597 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 70,592 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 65,022 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2010 58,212 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 49,508 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 41,979 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 33,832 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 25,802 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 PPP is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PPP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK53 PPP registered?

BK53 PPP is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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