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DN53 PUH

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2026
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

133,608 mi
Last recorded133,608 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN53 PUH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2025 133,608 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2025 133,351 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 129,756 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2024 129,666 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2024 129,625 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 124,608 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2022 124,432 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 120,045 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 115,963 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 115,800 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 111,893 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 110,820 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 97,761 miles

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

Centre stop lamp not working

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 97,617 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Centre stop lamp not working

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

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 85,362 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear brake discs worn

high level brake lamp inop unsure if connected

offside rear brake pads look like they maybe getting low

Fail 4 Jul 2013 85,362 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear brake discs worn

high level brake lamp inop unsure if connected

offside rear brake pads look like they maybe getting low

Pass 12 Apr 2012 71,903 miles

additional brake lamp fitted but not working.

front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Fail 4 Apr 2012 71,749 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine check light on

front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

Pass 31 Mar 2011 61,442 miles

Centre stop lamp only has 50% of bulb's working

Engine management light on

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

Nearside front wiper blade smear's the screen slightly

Fail 31 Mar 2011 61,442 miles

Centre stop lamp only has 50% of bulb's working

Engine management light on

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside front wiper blade smear's the screen slightly

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 50,639 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 40,603 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f wiper blade slightly deteriorated

rear handbrake slightly binding.

some high level brake lamps deteriorated

Fail 25 Mar 2009 40,603 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f wiper blade slightly deteriorated

rear handbrake slightly binding.

some high level brake lamps deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2007 25,765 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f wiper blade starting to smear screen.

Fail 4 Oct 2007 25,765 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/f wiper blade starting to smear screen.

Pass 5 Oct 2006 13,768 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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DN53 PUH is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 DN53 PUH, 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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DN53 PUH is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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