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HY53 UER

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

149,052 mi
Last recorded149,052 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 149,052 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 147,923 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 146,754 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 145,699 miles

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

Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Surface rust under-side of chassis

Pass 25 Jun 2022 144,523 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 141,159 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2020 140,925 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 135,815 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 130,448 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 126,745 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 120,418 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 104,430 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 39,695 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 76,786 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2013 76,786 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2012 65,166 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 56,183 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 48,478 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 42,906 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 35,605 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 24,337 miles

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

offside front suspension adjustment bolt incorrect type

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 UER is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 HY53 UER, 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 UER registered?

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

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