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HY53 UCV

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,828 mi
Last recorded128,828 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 UCV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 128,828 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 126,722 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 125,982 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 120,740 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 119,280 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 118,513 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 118,513 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 117,052 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 114,611 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 112,538 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 110,253 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 107,608 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 102,271 miles

Both registration plates tinted.

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 99,393 miles

Advise damp around steering rack area but no obvious leak at time of test

Advise knocking noise from new shock absorber nearside rear.Unable to see top mount arrangement so benefit of doubt given to customer but recommend getting it checked out

Advise screw in nearside front tyre

Advise small cuts to tread on rear tyres

Advise stonechip to screen nearside

Fail 4 Sep 2013 99,374 miles

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

Advise damp around steering rack area but no obvious leak at time of test

Advise screw in nearside front tyre

Advise small cuts to tread on rear tyres

Advise stonechip to screen nearside

Pass 28 Aug 2012 88,806 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres getting low

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 6 Sep 2011 75,388 miles

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

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

both number plates tinted but still legible and correct colours

Pass 24 Sep 2010 65,115 miles

advise front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Fail 24 Sep 2010 65,115 miles

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

advise front tyres wearing on the inner edges

Pass 2 Oct 2009 56,630 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 56,630 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 47,798 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 17 Sep 2007 38,237 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 29,789 miles

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

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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HY53 UCV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HY53 UCV, 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 HY53 UCV registered?

HY53 UCV is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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