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HY53 UCW

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

112,208 mi
Last recorded112,208 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 UCW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 112,208 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

underside generally corroded

Fail 14 Apr 2026 112,203 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

underside generally corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2025 110,699 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower windsceen cracked in corner

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly inner edge

all shockers corroding around spring mounting cups

both headlight lenses discolouring

front subframe surface corrosion

inner sills corroding

outer sills covered

rear subframe and suspension components corroding

slight oil leak ( rocker covers ? )

Pass 13 Apr 2024 108,961 miles

all shock absorbers corroding around spring cups

both headlights lenses discolouring

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

outer sills covered

rear suspension components surface corrosion

windscreen cracked n/s/f bottom corner

Pass 13 Apr 2023 106,368 miles

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

Corrosion all shock cups

Corrosion to rear beam

Fail 5 Apr 2023 106,367 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Corrosion all shock cups

Corrosion to rear beam

Pass 29 Apr 2019 98,608 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 92,747 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and inner edge badly worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 87,549 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 87,502 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 77,934 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 64,702 miles

o/s front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 16 Jul 2013 61,747 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 58,395 miles

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

n/s rear tyre worn low on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn low on edges

Pass 5 Jul 2011 53,940 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 49,762 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 49,762 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 45,024 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 40,461 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 36,355 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 28,226 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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HY53 UCW is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 UCW, 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 UCW registered?

HY53 UCW is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is HY53 UCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY53 UCW shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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