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BL54 LVF

2004 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

127,561 mi
Last recorded127,561 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 LVF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2023 127,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to floor under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened bracket to chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor under vehicle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 125,738 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 125,722 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner arch sill end (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner arch sill end (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2021 123,397 miles

Exhaust mounting defective bracket cat to gear box broken at weld (6.1.2 (a))

Front both head lsamp lens faded

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Mar 2020 120,130 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output inside lens marks (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front damage to wing

Fail 17 Mar 2020 120,070 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam lens also fadded (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge void of tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front damage to wing

Pass 6 Mar 2019 115,225 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated some grease leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective outer lens slight deterioration (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 pipes out of floor (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 111,914 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 distribution block (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 105,005 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc cover corroded

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 104,788 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc cover corroded

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 95,666 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 83,158 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 83,158 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 72,457 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 65,833 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres worn on inside edges.

Pass 18 Feb 2013 65,833 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inside edges.

Pass 8 Feb 2012 58,363 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 49,744 miles

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 26 Jan 2011 49,744 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 21 Jan 2010 41,494 miles

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

advise new brake pad fitted to front/rear of vehicle

Pass 4 Feb 2009 32,539 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 25,329 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 LVF is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 LVF, 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 LVF is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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