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FM53 BHL

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

88,149 mi
Last recorded88,149 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 BHL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 88,149 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 83,937 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 79,189 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 74,165 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 72,832 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 72,830 miles

Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting both sides inner archs (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 69,171 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 67,471 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 65,552 miles

slight corrosion on both front brake discs

Fail 9 Oct 2017 65,552 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

slight corrosion on both front brake discs

Pass 27 Sep 2016 60,383 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 60,383 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 54,681 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 54,681 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s and o/s rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 49,014 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2014 49,014 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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 ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 46,547 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 39,752 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2012 39,752 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 34,734 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2010 27,996 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 21,414 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 20,062 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 18,392 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2007 18,392 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 16,516 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 BHL is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 FM53 BHL, 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 FM53 BHL registered?

FM53 BHL is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 December 2003.

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