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RE53 GKO

2003 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

77,850 mi
Last recorded77,850 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 GKO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 77,850 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2025 65,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 65,850 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 65,654 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 64,790 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 61,144 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 57,185 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 51,556 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2016 46,110 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2016 46,096 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45 - 17 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45 - 17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 42,990 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 41,201 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 39,228 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 39,228 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 35,282 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 26,915 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 21,859 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 20,186 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 18,143 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 16,213 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 13,359 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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RE53 GKO is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 RE53 GKO, 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 RE53 GKO registered?

RE53 GKO is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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