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RK53 HMD

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

119,394 mi
Last recorded119,394 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 HMD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 119,394 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 116,378 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 111,563 miles

FRONT WASHERS WEAK

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 106,855 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 106,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 99,841 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 96,572 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 96,572 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2019 90,317 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 90,315 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 84,736 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 84,736 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Pass 6 May 2017 81,383 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 77,077 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 72,129 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 68,795 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 68,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 May 2013 65,313 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 61,945 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 59,288 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 56,891 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 53,601 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 48,613 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 48,613 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 40,486 miles

o/side and n/side rear tyres wearing on in side

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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RK53 HMD is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver 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 RK53 HMD, 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 RK53 HMD registered?

RK53 HMD is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is RK53 HMD safe to buy?

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