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BP53 DFO

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

164,920 mi
Last recorded164,920 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 DFO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 164,920 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 151,687 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 both sides/front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 151,596 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

front tyres wearing smooth on inner edges

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 29 Jan 2024 145,583 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 139,116 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 131,854 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 124,840 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 118,260 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 111,646 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 104,695 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 97,595 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 91,086 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 83,750 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 83,750 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 76,231 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 69,207 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 61,123 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 54,288 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 46,584 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 38,869 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 31,211 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 22,168 miles

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

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

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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BP53 DFO is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BP53 DFO, 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 BP53 DFO registered?

BP53 DFO is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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