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BU53 DDO

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,479 mi
Last recorded85,479 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU53 DDO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 85,479 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2025 83,134 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 80,956 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 75,218 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2011 75,208 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 71,970 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 71,970 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 61,776 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 61,776 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 46,103 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 38,121 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 27,384 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 26,313 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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BU53 DDO 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 76.9%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 76,183 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BU53 DDO, 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 BU53 DDO registered?

BU53 DDO is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is BU53 DDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU53 DDO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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