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AY54 JHU

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,770 mi
Last recorded109,770 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY54 JHU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 109,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel has excessive camber

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 109,767 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel has excessive camber

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 103,215 miles

Engine Management Light Illuminating

Front Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 27 Mar 2017 94,383 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 86,634 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 86,523 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 80,055 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 74,813 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 74,813 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 65,921 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 58,629 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 58,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 27 Nov 2010 53,526 miles

front subframe slightly damaged

rear brake pads worn

rear end signs of accident

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2010 53,526 miles

front subframe slightly damaged

rear brake pads worn

rear end signs of accident

Pass 15 Dec 2009 46,232 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 38,943 miles

offside rear body wing and bumper accident damaged, no sharp edges

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Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front body wing accident damaged, no sharp edges

Pass 10 Dec 2007 26,858 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 26,858 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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AY54 JHU is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AY54 JHU, 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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AY54 JHU is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 11 September 2004.

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