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BT52 HSE

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

123,551 mi
Last recorded123,551 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 HSE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 123,551 miles

Both rear brake back plates corroded

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low 3mm & worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low 3mm & worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Wiper linkage worn

Fail 17 Jul 2026 123,549 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both rear brake back plates corroded

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low 3mm & worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low 3mm & worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Wiper linkage worn

Fail 13 May 2026 123,545 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Due to dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced LED bulb poor & reflector corroded (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Both rear brake back plates corroded

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced LED bulb poor (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low 3mm & worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low 3mm & worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Wiper linkage worn

Pass 6 May 2025 122,642 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front indicators slightly faded (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Some minor leaks in exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Some corrosion of brake back plate

Noise from differential

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Wiper linkage worn

Pass 15 May 2024 119,852 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front mounting bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wiper linkage worn

Fail 14 May 2024 119,851 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front mounting bush starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wiper linkage worn

Pass 3 Apr 2023 114,865 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to perish & crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wiper linkage wear

Fail 3 Apr 2023 114,865 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush starting to perish & crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

wiper linkage wear

Pass 12 Apr 2022 110,225 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front yellow reflector damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush perishing at front mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Apr 2022 110,225 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front yellow reflector damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush perishing at front mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 107,050 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Fail 28 Apr 2021 107,048 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing a full examination of some components

Pass 16 Jan 2020 105,264 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre system leaking and in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 105,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre system leaking and in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 101,430 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2019 101,428 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2018 94,566 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 86,792 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 79,923 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 73,178 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 71,689 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 70,089 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 67,182 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Jan 2011 59,347 miles

Both sides front tyres have worn edges

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 51,859 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre has a worn outer edge

Fail 13 Jan 2009 45,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 45,148 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 36,798 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 36,727 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 27,919 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 23,013 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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BT52 HSE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 BT52 HSE, 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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BT52 HSE is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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