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FH53 KMM

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,843 mi
Last recorded110,843 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 KMM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 110,843 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 101,296 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 101,296 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

bonnet hinges stiff

exhaust heat shields rattle

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Aug 2014 89,345 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2014 89,345 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 76,984 miles

all tyres worn down to 2mm

Fail 28 Aug 2012 66,309 miles

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

exhaust rattle

Pass 28 Aug 2012 66,309 miles

exhaust rattle

Pass 25 Jul 2011 54,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tow bar close to limits cover up number plate .

Pass 23 Aug 2010 41,658 miles

Slight rust rear discs surface corrosion .

Fail 23 Aug 2010 41,658 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Both rear tyres cracking and worn to 2mm n/s and o/s/r .

Front brake discs close to limits .

Slight rust rear discs surface corrosion .

Fail 11 Aug 2009 31,564 miles

Both front tyre wear edges and cracking n/s and o/s/f .

Front discs and pads close to limits .

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear brake discs rusty n/s and o/s/r .

Pass 11 Aug 2009 31,564 miles

Both front tyre wear edges and cracking n/s and o/s/f .

Front discs and pads close to limits .

Rear brake discs rusty n/s and o/s/r .

Pass 29 Jul 2008 25,084 miles

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

Front number plate close to limits

Fail 5 Jun 2007 18,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 18,380 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 KMM is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FH53 KMM, 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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FH53 KMM is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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