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ND53 KXN

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

102,542 mi
Last recorded102,542 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND53 KXN
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 102,542 miles

sill covers fitted

vehicle undersealed

Pass 22 Jul 2025 101,155 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced near jacking point (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated on both sides of the vehicle

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides rear (5.3.2 (b))

the vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 18 Jul 2024 98,326 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

underside undersealed

Pass 2 Aug 2023 95,584 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 30 Jul 2022 91,336 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 86,258 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 81,047 miles

Nearside Front inner sill slightly corroded

Fail 30 May 2020 81,046 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner sill slightly corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2018 78,870 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2018 78,863 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill outer sill inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill outer sill inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2017 72,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 67,560 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 67,560 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 63,905 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 63,900 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Mar 2014 57,914 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 57,913 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 51,733 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 51,733 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 46,998 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)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 46,998 miles

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

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)

Fail 1 Mar 2011 41,185 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 41,185 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 36,484 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 28,367 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 28,367 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 11,772 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 774 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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ND53 KXN is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 ND53 KXN, 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 ND53 KXN registered?

ND53 KXN is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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