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BP53 DHC

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,688 mi
Last recorded71,688 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 DHC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 71,688 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 59,104 miles

knocking noise when driving but no play found

Fail 8 Jun 2015 59,104 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

knocking noise when driving but no play found

Pass 3 Jun 2014 46,224 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 43,452 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 41,043 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 38,788 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 34,592 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 23,785 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 20,576 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 20,576 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 17,702 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 14,286 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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BP53 DHC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BP53 DHC, 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 DHC registered?

BP53 DHC is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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