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BP53 RGU

2004 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

106,866 mi
Last recorded106,866 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 RGU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2024 106,866 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 106,165 miles

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

all discs slight corrosion to faces

centre brake light not working

exhaust poor fit to cat

slight play in upper drop link bushes rear

Fail 1 Sep 2017 106,163 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating High level. (1.2.1b)

Engine check light illuminated.

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn smooth on inner edge.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 101,424 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 93,464 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2014 86,524 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 86,390 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 80,014 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 78,267 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2010 78,266 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre fitted on wrong rotation.

Pass 19 Jun 2009 70,889 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 64,380 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 48,347 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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BP53 RGU is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BP53 RGU, 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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BP53 RGU is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 January 2004.

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