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YK53 HWW

2003 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

117,370 mi
Last recorded117,370 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Impreza76,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK53 HWW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 117,370 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 117,171 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 116,760 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 116,536 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 116,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

vehicle under sealed

Pass 23 Apr 2021 116,145 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc slight surface corrosion

non standard rear silencer fitted

vehicle under sealed

Pass 17 Nov 2019 114,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to tail sections (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

non standard centre and tail sections of exhaust fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2018 110,820 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 104,381 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 98,274 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jun 2015 93,860 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 88,090 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 83,374 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 57,852 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 54,513 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 48,824 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 48,824 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 39,487 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 31,375 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 25,321 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 25,170 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 HWW is a 2003 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 HWW, 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 HWW registered?

YK53 HWW is a 2003 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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