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HK53 BLN

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

91,545 mi
Last recorded91,545 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 BLN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 91,545 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 90,410 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2023 90,120 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 89,878 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 89,530 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 89,182 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 88,613 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 88,064 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 86,594 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 86,594 miles

Electrical wiring insecure pedal area (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 4 Oct 2016 79,533 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 79,533 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 74,361 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 74,361 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 69,229 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 69,163 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 45,485 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 46,306 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 37,464 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 31,127 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 31,127 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 22,746 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 18,560 miles

front brake pads worn low recommend replacement.

nearside wiper blade in poor condition [split].

Pass 28 Dec 2006 14,285 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 BLN is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HK53 BLN, 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 HK53 BLN registered?

HK53 BLN is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is HK53 BLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK53 BLN shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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