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CK53 SVU

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests34 (20 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

80,349 mi
Last recorded80,349 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 SVU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 14 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 80,349 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2026 80,339 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 80,317 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

corrosion in various places

offside front shock corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2024 79,676 miles

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

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

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

both front shock heavily corroded

corrosion in various places

Fail 16 Oct 2024 79,669 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength whhel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached snapped (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

both front shock heavily corroded

corrosion in various places

Pass 20 Oct 2023 78,800 miles

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

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

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

corrosion in various places

Pass 20 Oct 2022 78,036 miles

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

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

all 4 shock absorbesr heavily corroded

corrosion in various places

front no plate damaged

fuel pipe corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2022 78,020 miles

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

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

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

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

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

corrosion n various places

front no plate damaged

fule pipe corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2021 77,372 miles

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

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

both front shock absorbers corroded

corrosion in various places

front number plate damaged

Fail 28 Sep 2021 77,368 miles

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

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

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

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

both front shock absorbers corroded

corrosion in various places

front number plate damaged

Pass 1 Oct 2020 76,369 miles

centre exhasut blowing

corrosion in various places

Fail 1 Oct 2020 76,365 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

centre exhasut blowing

corrosion in various places

Pass 26 Sep 2019 75,167 miles

centre exhasut blowing

corroison in various places

Fail 26 Sep 2019 75,163 miles

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

centre exhasut blowing

corroison in various places

Pass 26 Sep 2018 73,611 miles

centre exhaust blowing

corrosion in various places

Fail 25 Sep 2018 73,607 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust blowing

corrosion in various places

Pass 27 Sep 2017 71,710 miles

front discs worn

Fail 14 Sep 2017 71,505 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs worn

Pass 20 Sep 2016 69,055 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension corroded

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2015 66,088 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

front and rear suspension starting to corrode

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2014 63,171 miles

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

small cut n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 25 Sep 2014 63,171 miles

small cut n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 26 Sep 2013 56,810 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2013 56,810 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Sep 2012 50,813 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Sep 2012 50,813 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2011 44,786 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 44,786 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 39,545 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 34,228 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 27,637 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 21,734 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 21,734 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 16,998 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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CK53 SVU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 CK53 SVU, 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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CK53 SVU is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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