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EX53 BHN

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

207,455 mi
Last recorded207,455 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 BHN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 207,455 miles

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

Rear BRAKE BACKING PLATES CORRODED

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH OUTER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2024 207,455 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear BRAKE BACKING PLATES CORRODED

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH OUTER SILLS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 207,406 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2022 207,406 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2020 207,071 miles

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

Fail 28 Dec 2020 207,071 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2019 205,802 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2019 205,802 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2018 200,911 miles

Central Rear Exhaust corroded

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2018 200,911 miles

Central Rear Exhaust corroded

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 196,764 miles

front discs are pitted

oil leak from engine area

rear and centre exhaust corroded

rear antiroll bar corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2017 196,762 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front discs are pitted

oil leak from engine area

rear and centre exhaust corroded

rear antiroll bar corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2016 189,009 miles

oil leak from engine area

rear antiroll bar is corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2016 189,009 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

oil leak from engine area

rear antiroll bar is corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2015 183,751 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 179,307 miles

nearside headlamp loose at the bottom but not insecure

Fail 19 Nov 2014 179,307 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nearside headlamp loose at the bottom but not insecure

Pass 12 Dec 2013 174,856 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 164,871 miles

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

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

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

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

stone chip in o/s/f fog light lense

Pass 12 Dec 2011 148,888 miles

front and rear discs pitted

Pass 9 Dec 2010 131,068 miles

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

o/s/f side light working but very dim

Fail 9 Dec 2010 131,068 miles

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

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

o/s/f side light working but very dim

Pass 8 Dec 2009 113,133 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 94,377 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 76,094 miles

wear on inner edge nearside front tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2006 58,309 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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EX53 BHN is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 EX53 BHN, 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 EX53 BHN registered?

EX53 BHN is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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