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DX54 FTA

2004 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,580 mi
Last recorded138,580 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 FTA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 138,580 miles

All underside undersealed

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both archs (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 127,945 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 124,636 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 119,497 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 119,497 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 110,943 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 106,238 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both side inner sills covered with underseal

Fail 3 Apr 2018 106,213 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

emissions not tested smoking and exhaust blow

front tyres low on edges 215/45/17

Pass 29 Mar 2017 94,370 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 84,897 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on limit (4.1.E.1)

front discs worn

Fail 25 Mar 2015 73,636 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 73,636 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 65,929 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Mar 2013 58,681 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 58,678 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2012 52,259 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 52,164 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 43,268 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 28,955 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 24,919 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2008 19,347 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 19,347 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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DX54 FTA is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DX54 FTA, 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 DX54 FTA registered?

DX54 FTA is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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