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BL54 DRV

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

146,220 mi
Last recorded146,220 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 DRV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 146,220 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2019 146,149 miles

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))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 133,050 miles

Rear brake pads low and discs worn

nearside front top stru t mount noisy

Fail 14 Aug 2018 133,050 miles

Rear brake pads low and discs worn

nearside front top stru t mount noisy

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 116,001 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 116,001 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 98,780 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2016 98,780 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 76,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 65,028 miles

nearside front tyre 3mm worn on inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre 3mm+worn smooth inner edge +starting to go out of shape

Fail 7 Jul 2014 65,028 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside front tyre 3mm worn on inner and outer edges

offside rear tyre 3mm+worn smooth inner edge +starting to go out of shape

Pass 25 Jun 2013 58,599 miles

front brake pads wearing low

offside rear tyre and nearside rear tyre partially worn on inner tread edges and also slightly out of shape (205/50ZR16 87W)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 53,659 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 48,357 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 48,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 39,538 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 31,532 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 31,532 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 25,222 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 25,222 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 20,497 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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BL54 DRV is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BL54 DRV, 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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BL54 DRV is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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