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FT53 KDF

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

121,458 mi
Last recorded121,458 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT53 KDF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 121,458 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2024 119,323 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 118,877 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2023 115,388 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 115,328 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 112,382 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 112,111 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 108,462 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 101,798 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive under sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2019 101,796 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer & under sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive under sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 95,440 miles

Front & rear suspension mounts rusty

Front & rear discs inners rusty

Fail 21 Sep 2018 95,440 miles

Front & rear discs inners rusty

Front & rear suspension mounts rusty

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both sides frosted (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 85,490 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides under sills (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Under sills at rear (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 79,258 miles

Corrosion on rear suspension forward mountings

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 73,064 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 65,656 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2014 65,655 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 62,627 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 59,100 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 53,901 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 47,541 miles

front/rear brake discs worn!

Pass 30 Nov 2009 41,545 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 41,545 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FT53 KDF is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FT53 KDF, 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 FT53 KDF registered?

FT53 KDF is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 November 2003.

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