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BU54 KNL

2004 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

144,737 mi
Last recorded144,737 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 KNL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2022 144,737 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear main pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear sills and inner sill panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 141,099 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2021 141,094 miles

Nearside Rear Axle deformed and unserviceable (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Dec 2020 138,502 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Sills have corrosion

subframes and suspension have corrosion

Pass 15 Jun 2019 134,369 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 132,001 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

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

Fail 16 Jun 2018 131,973 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps Both (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 129,693 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 127,707 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 127,707 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush x2 (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 118,652 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 118,652 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 114,221 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 101,223 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2012 92,817 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 88,182 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 82,525 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 70,591 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 61,044 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 35,479 miles

Engine oil level below minimum level.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 35,479 miles

Engine oil level below minimum level.

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

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

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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BU54 KNL is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BU54 KNL, 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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BU54 KNL is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 7 December 2004.

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