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BL54 LXA

2004 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,258 mi
Last recorded105,258 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 LXA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 105,258 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

underbody undersealed

Pass 20 Jan 2020 94,864 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 94,860 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Feb 2019 89,464 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 89,464 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 83,671 miles

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

engine management light illuminated

Fail 6 Feb 2018 83,569 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 11 Feb 2017 76,108 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine management light illuminated

under trays fitted obscuring some components from view

Pass 19 Feb 2016 66,640 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 63,003 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 63,000 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 97,809 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 53,904 miles

Front brake discs on wrong side ??

oil requires topped up

Fail 18 Jun 2013 53,904 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Front brake discs on wrong side ??

oil requires topped up

Pass 22 Jun 2012 48,464 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 43,528 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 39,691 miles

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

Centre Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 39,691 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 35,829 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 35,829 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 29,855 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 LXA is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BL54 LXA, 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 LXA is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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