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PK53 HSA

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

185,749 mi
Last recorded185,749 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 HSA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 185,749 miles

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

under suspension components

Fail 26 Sep 2025 185,741 miles

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

under suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2024 178,687 miles

Rear All rear suspension components showing signs of surface corrosion

Fail 12 Sep 2024 178,662 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear All rear suspension components showing signs of surface corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2023 167,254 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four flexy hose ferrules starting to corrode (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2023 167,244 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine possible sump/corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced near radiator (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced suspension top mount /inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced suspension top mount /inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all flexy hose ferrules starting to corrode (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lamps (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 159,210 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced shock absorber top mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced shock absorber top mount area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 9 Nov 2020 154,345 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all vehicle ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 154,345 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch infront of wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch infront of wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all vehicle ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 151,119 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 151,114 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 134,371 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 126,808 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 119,142 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 119,013 miles

Centre Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 110,062 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 105,700 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 100,256 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 93,929 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)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 89,150 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 85,109 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 75,125 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 63,710 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 50,260 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 35,665 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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PK53 HSA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 PK53 HSA, 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 PK53 HSA registered?

PK53 HSA is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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