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AM53 GDJ

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,148 mi
Last recorded100,148 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM53 GDJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 100,148 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 100,148 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users BUMPER INSECURE (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Front position lamp(s) missing BOTH (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp COMES ON WITH SIDE LIGHTS (1.3.2f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 91,326 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 91,326 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 83,457 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 83,446 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2014 77,847 miles

electric cables to the battery( amp wires! need securing under the hood they could rub against the drive shaft from the transmission)

nearside and offsider front tyres worn on the edges

Pass 28 May 2013 73,727 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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AM53 GDJ is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 AM53 GDJ, 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 AM53 GDJ registered?

AM53 GDJ is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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