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AJ54 YTZ

2004 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

121,241 mi
Last recorded121,241 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ54 YTZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 121,241 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 121,078 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2025 114,890 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2024 109,208 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 103,630 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 103,630 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 101,434 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 100,269 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 99,200 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 94,331 miles

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

underside of vehicle and components has surface corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2018 86,575 miles

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 78,148 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 71,453 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 64,055 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 56,158 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 51,574 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 45,793 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 37,782 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 31,901 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 31,881 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 12 Nov 2009 28,914 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 21,628 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 15,650 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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AJ54 YTZ is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 AJ54 YTZ, 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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What year was AJ54 YTZ registered?

AJ54 YTZ is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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The MOT history for AJ54 YTZ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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