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YK53 HHF

2003 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,506 mi
Last recorded123,506 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 HHF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 123,506 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 121,454 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear shock slight knock

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

Offside repeater loose

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

corrosion to underside

fluctuation under braking

sill covers and under trays fitted

slight play in steering rack bushes

Pass 30 Jan 2024 119,602 miles

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

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

corrosion to the under side

front and rear subframe heavily corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2023 114,342 miles

Offside Rear number plate lamp very dim

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

emission test results higher than expected

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Fail 3 Jan 2023 114,342 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear number plate lamp very dim

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

emission test results higher than expected

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 3 Feb 2022 108,957 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre of run-flat type

emission test result higher than expected

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Fail 5 Jan 2022 108,951 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength area behind sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill/inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage fractured both rear (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre of run-flat type

emission test result higher than expected

plastic covers etc prevent full inspection

Pass 4 Jan 2021 107,952 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear disc back plate corroded away

Pass 19 Dec 2019 106,403 miles

15mm corrosion ring on both rear disc inner faces

Offside Rear disc back plate corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2018 104,103 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to wear bars 2.55mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 103,095 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both dipped beam patterns poor

offside rear brake disc back plate corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2017 103,042 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both dipped beam patterns poor

offside rear brake disc back plate corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2016 101,495 miles

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

front discs lipped

front pads low

offside rear brake disc backplate heavilly corroded

offside rear tyres sidewall cut

undertary insecure

Pass 1 Dec 2015 94,639 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 87,485 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 79,311 miles

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

osf drop link has slight play

osf tyre low on inner edge

Pass 29 Nov 2012 71,149 miles

slight play both front droplinks

Pass 9 Dec 2011 63,821 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

front inner brake pads look low

Pass 8 Dec 2010 55,687 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 55,567 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 45,373 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 40,313 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 35,197 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 28,201 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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YK53 HHF is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YK53 HHF, 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 YK53 HHF registered?

YK53 HHF is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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