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BR52 ETS

2004 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,400 mi
Last recorded119,400 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR52 ETS
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 119,400 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 118,600 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 117,379 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 116,580 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 113,566 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 113,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 110,956 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 107,492 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 99,040 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 89,762 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 83,473 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 81,390 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 81,390 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 72,295 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 63,333 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre starting to perish and crack.

Fail 13 Dec 2012 63,329 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside rear tyre starting to perish and crack.

Pass 19 Dec 2011 54,643 miles

Both front tyres have no tread inner edge but are raised

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

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 23 Dec 2010 46,606 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 38,008 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 31,324 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 21,835 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE SIDEWALL DAMAGE

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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BR52 ETS is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BR52 ETS, 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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What year was BR52 ETS registered?

BR52 ETS is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 December 2004.

Is BR52 ETS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BR52 ETS shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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