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HN53 YOY

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

144,831 mi
Last recorded144,831 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 YOY
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 144,831 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 May 2026 144,825 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength End Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength End Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2025 142,146 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2024 137,210 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 137,210 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 132,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 132,677 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 126,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 126,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 122,372 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 120,708 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2019 118,047 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on outer surface of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 112,804 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 112,803 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 108,372 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 108,372 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 103,865 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 103,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 98,756 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 98,756 miles

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

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

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 94,549 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Oct 2014 94,549 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 87,063 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 82,314 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 81,767 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 72,877 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 62,245 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 48,986 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 48,948 miles

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

N/S/R tyre getting low on edge.

Pass 17 Apr 2008 35,969 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 33,174 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 26,323 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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HN53 YOY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 HN53 YOY, 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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HN53 YOY is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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