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DS53 GHK

2004 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

100,184 mi
Last recorded100,184 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 GHK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 100,184 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

front and rear disks and pads

Fail 17 Jan 2023 100,184 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

front and rear disks and pads

Pass 1 Feb 2022 87,011 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 87,011 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 78,862 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2021 78,862 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 74,665 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 65,374 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle/diff support bushes worn either side of brace

Pass 1 Feb 2018 64,063 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both n/s/r & o/s/r (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 62,507 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules osf / nsf (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules osr / nsr (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 60,757 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 59,171 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 57,729 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 55,897 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 54,025 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2011 51,801 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 49,494 miles

LH wiper rubber splitting.

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

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

Offside 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 2 Mar 2009 46,805 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 43,712 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 38,606 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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DS53 GHK is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DS53 GHK, 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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DS53 GHK is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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