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FM53 BHJ

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

164,580 mi
Last recorded164,580 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 BHJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 164,580 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front suspension corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2025 158,997 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

suspension corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2023 155,085 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 150,683 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 142,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 133,993 miles

Rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished.

Pass 18 Jan 2020 126,787 miles

both front balljoint covers borderline condition,front headlamp lenses are slightly yellow.

Pass 19 Jan 2019 117,865 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2018 110,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play in steering NSF

Pass 14 Jan 2017 102,153 miles

decat pipe present in boot

Pass 23 Jan 2016 97,250 miles

D cat pipe and fittings are present in boot ready to be refitted in my opinion.

headlamp lenses slightly discoloured,rear tyres close to legal limit

oil leak,rear discs slighty corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2015 93,057 miles

Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

front tyres worn on inner edges.D cat pipe and fittings present in boot area ready to be refitted in my opinion.

Pass 25 Jan 2014 90,010 miles

slight play in anti roll bar links .o/fs inner cv boot deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2013 87,111 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 80,051 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 71,318 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 71,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Dec 2009 60,834 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 48,441 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 48,401 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 37,752 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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FM53 BHJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 FM53 BHJ, 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 FM53 BHJ registered?

FM53 BHJ is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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