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SV53 HRG

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,276 mi
Last recorded76,276 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 HRG
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 76,276 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 76,149 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 76,149 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock holed at spring cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 76,096 miles

Front front fog lights inop

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear chassis legs ,sills to floor rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing rusty casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front brake flexy end rusty

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect casing rusty (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all rear suspension components rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 75,979 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 75,979 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fail 29 May 2017 75,979 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear [front] (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear [rear] (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear [front] (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear [rear] (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 75,795 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 75,623 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 71,708 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 65,846 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

creaking noise coming from the rear (advise)

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall but no plies visible (advise)

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged but no plies visible (advise)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 65,846 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

creaking noise coming from the rear (advise)

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall but no plies visible (advise)

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged but no plies visible (advise)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 56,287 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 38,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Jun 2009 38,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 19,706 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 18,474 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 17,187 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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SV53 HRG is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SV53 HRG, 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 SV53 HRG registered?

SV53 HRG is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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