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BL54 DTV

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

55,237 mi
Last recorded55,237 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2017 55,237 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened bracket (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened bracket (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive +Rear (2.4.A.3)

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive +Rear (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 49,961 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 49,961 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)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 44,190 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 44,119 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Rear suspension corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2013 37,465 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2013 37,421 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 34,392 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 34,392 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 30,937 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 24,614 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 24,614 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 22,048 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 16,399 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 16,399 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 10,382 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 DTV is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 BL54 DTV, 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 DTV is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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