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OU53 HRD

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,021 mi
Last recorded79,021 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 HRD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 79,021 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 77,492 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 76,453 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 75,465 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Lower exhaust corroded on joint

Pass 15 Sep 2021 75,023 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 74,614 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 71,634 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 67,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE & PERRISHED (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT INNER EDGE & PERRISHED (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 67,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE & PERRISHED (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT INNER EDGE & PERRISHED (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 65,126 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 62,658 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

offside front tyre getting low on edges

Pass 30 Oct 2014 59,646 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 57,681 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 55,850 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 53,899 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 49,762 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 11 May 2009 42,336 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 33,132 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 24,626 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 24,626 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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OU53 HRD is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OU53 HRD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OU53 HRD registered?

OU53 HRD is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is OU53 HRD safe to buy?

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