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FH53 KMF

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

79,653 mi
Last recorded79,653 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 KMF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 79,653 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 78,692 miles

Damage to front windscreen

Exhaust system noisy

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Nearside Rear Valve stem perished and cracked

Slight play in both front anti roll bar link rods

Fail 8 Mar 2018 78,692 miles

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

Damage to front windscreen

Exhaust system noisy

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Nearside Rear Valve stem perished and cracked

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play in both front anti roll bar link rods

Pass 10 Mar 2017 67,847 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 67,786 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both front tyres starting to perish in tread

nearside rear tyre starting to perish in tread

Pass 25 Jan 2016 64,267 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 61,098 miles

both front tyres worn low [ 2 mm ]

rear exhaust corroded condition

Fail 10 Feb 2015 61,098 miles

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

both front tyres worn low [ 2 mm ]

rear exhaust corroded condition

Pass 30 Jan 2014 57,278 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 53,719 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 49,779 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 43,811 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 35,292 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 26,627 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 17,888 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 14,167 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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FH53 KMF is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FH53 KMF, 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 FH53 KMF registered?

FH53 KMF is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 December 2003.

Is FH53 KMF safe to buy?

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