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HY53 UDB

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,389 mi
Last recorded92,389 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 UDB
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 92,389 miles

undertrays fitted at the time of test

Pass 31 Aug 2024 92,179 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 92,099 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 91,843 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 89,355 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 89,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 87,728 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 87,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached Broken plus slight play. (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 83,980 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2019 83,976 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 77,162 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 31 Aug 2017 71,481 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Aug 2017 71,481 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 65,436 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Aug 2016 65,436 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 59,280 miles

Nearside unable to carry out full seat belt check child seat fited

Pass 27 Aug 2014 54,023 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Aug 2013 49,946 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 45,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Aug 2012 45,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 42,529 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 37,979 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 33,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 33,926 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 29,651 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 29,651 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 25,320 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 19,896 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 UDB is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HY53 UDB, 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 UDB registered?

HY53 UDB is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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