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HK53 BKN

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,405 mi
Last recorded120,405 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 BKN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 120,405 miles

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

Front wipers smearing but still clear sufficient fluid

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

Pass 4 Jun 2019 118,586 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 115,181 miles

chassis corroded

o/s and n/s inner and outer sills corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2017 110,312 miles

Rear Discs Corroded

o/s cv boot perished

Fail 11 Aug 2017 110,302 miles

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

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

Rear Discs Corroded

o/s cv boot perished

Pass 11 Aug 2016 106,346 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 100,082 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 94,938 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 94,938 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 93,364 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 90,754 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 90,754 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 83,715 miles

front brake pad wear

wear on front tyres n/s 1.6mm just legal

wear on rear tyres

Pass 31 Mar 2009 74,012 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all 4 wheels scuffed

both rear tyres just on limit

front and rear pads wearing low

front bumper and headlight got selatape

in boot rear suspensions and a set off wheels and set off headlights

smoking on idle

Pass 17 Dec 2008 115,416 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 91,253 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 91,247 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2006 68,520 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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HK53 BKN is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HK53 BKN, 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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HK53 BKN is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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