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FG53 YHK

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

88,830 mi
Last recorded88,830 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 YHK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 88,830 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 87,513 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 87,232 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back in front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported on strut (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 87,230 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back in front of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported on strut (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 86,868 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 86,763 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 86,630 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2019 86,021 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 85,027 miles

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

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

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

rear seats removed.

Pass 12 Aug 2017 76,495 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front engine management light on at time of test

Offside Front exhaust bracket broken

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2017 76,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front engine management light on at time of test

Offside Front exhaust bracket broken

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 71,726 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2016 71,725 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 63,329 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 59,906 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 57,605 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 52,769 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 48,536 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 42,944 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 33,018 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2007 26,180 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 19,889 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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FG53 YHK is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 FG53 YHK, 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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FG53 YHK is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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