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BL54 LWH

2004 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

132,211 mi
Last recorded132,211 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 132,211 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2024 130,534 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2023 124,144 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Pass 12 Aug 2022 118,355 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 110,203 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 102,967 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 98,151 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 95,381 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Mar 2017 87,665 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 87,665 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) not working offside and nearside (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 80,503 miles

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

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

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

oil leaks

Pass 18 Mar 2015 75,798 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 75,798 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 64,507 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 56,448 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 47,696 miles

nearside rear tyre perished slightly

offside rear tyre perished slightly

Pass 22 Dec 2010 42,299 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 42,299 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 37,127 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 30,204 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 30,204 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 24,842 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 24,842 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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 LWH is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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