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HK52 YTV

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,754 mi
Last recorded77,754 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK52 YTV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 77,754 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both slightly corroded on inner disc face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 75,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and corroded (both) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 72,762 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2022 69,801 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 67,164 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 64,172 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2020 64,147 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2019 63,316 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 62,261 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 61,785 miles

Engine management warning light on

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

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 61,781 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine management warning light on

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 60,101 miles

Engine management warning light on

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 60,101 miles

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

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

Engine management warning light on

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 56,657 miles

Engine management warning light on

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside rear bumper loose

Pass 8 Apr 2014 51,444 miles

Bodywork damage offside rear

Engine management light on

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)

Offside rear tyre wearing low inside edge

Pass 2 Apr 2013 48,554 miles

Engine malfunction indicator lamp on

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

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

Offside front tyre cut to sidewall (cords not exposed)

Fail 30 Mar 2012 45,957 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Offside rear inner & outer sidewall damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2012 45,957 miles

Battery insecure

Offside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Offside rear inner & outer sidewall damaged

Pass 21 Apr 2011 42,709 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 39,161 miles

offside front tyre ouyrt wall has damage

offside rear tyre outer wall has damage

Pass 14 Apr 2009 34,813 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 30,777 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

M:I:L light staying on

Fail 10 Apr 2007 26,145 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 26,145 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 21,356 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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HK52 YTV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HK52 YTV, 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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HK52 YTV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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