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BT54 OJU

2004 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

82,367 mi
Last recorded82,367 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 OJU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2022 82,367 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance not tested due to leaking rear metal pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill next to rear arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system rear metal pipe corroded and leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

stickers on windscreen in swepted area but not affecting drivers view

Pass 11 Feb 2022 82,151 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 79,278 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 79,272 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2021 79,265 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 73,319 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside fronts slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

strong smell of fuel but no leak detected

Fail 12 Jul 2019 73,200 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside & nearside fronts slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

strong smell of fuel but no leak detected

Pass 21 Jul 2018 67,600 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 65,642 miles

unable to fully inspect offside / nearside sills due to covers

Pass 26 Nov 2016 63,952 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 63,952 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 59,556 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 54,634 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2014 51,740 miles

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

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

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 4 Aug 2014 51,740 miles

brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 7 Aug 2013 41,623 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 34,935 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 34,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 27,911 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 19,174 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 16,863 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 12,679 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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BT54 OJU is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Grey 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 BT54 OJU, 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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BT54 OJU is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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