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AF54 EFF

2004 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,263 mi
Last recorded144,263 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF54 EFF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2026 144,263 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper strut mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 143,539 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 141,256 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 139,032 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 137,518 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 136,332 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 135,287 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 133,148 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 125,224 miles

eml on

Pass 8 Mar 2017 121,881 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 119,488 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 117,531 miles

o/s/f wheel slightly buckled on inside

Pass 12 Mar 2014 115,817 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 5 Mar 2013 97,527 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 97,250 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 88,701 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front and rear discs slighty worn

Pass 1 Mar 2011 71,688 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 71,685 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 55,327 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 46,079 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 36,745 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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AF54 EFF is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2004 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 74,978 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 AF54 EFF, 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 22 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AF54 EFF is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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