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BV53 TKO

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

107,626 mi
Last recorded107,626 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 TKO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 107,626 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

aftermarket exhaust fitted back box

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2024 95,812 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipes (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2023 79,273 miles

sill covers fitted

underbody undersealed

Pass 21 Feb 2022 77,089 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 77,077 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Rubbers x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 69,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 62,453 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 62,410 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch/sill closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 50,264 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 50,258 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2015 49,338 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 49,338 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 46,522 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 43,455 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 39,980 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 35,896 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 31,992 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 25,987 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 22,099 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 20,266 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 18,375 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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BV53 TKO is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BV53 TKO, 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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BV53 TKO is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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