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DY53 RTH

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

69,667 mi
Last recorded69,667 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY53 RTH
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 69,667 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 67,118 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 64,485 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 64,029 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 61,834 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

suspension components corroded

underside wax oiled

Fail 13 Oct 2022 61,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system caliper banjo (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

suspension components corroded

underside wax oiled

Fail 13 Nov 2021 61,767 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Sill is has a hole (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 59,228 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 57,743 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 54,658 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 51,867 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 49,378 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 46,739 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2015 46,739 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right both (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 44,530 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 42,287 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 39,661 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 35,897 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 30,992 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 26,821 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 23,288 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 16,370 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 16,370 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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DY53 RTH is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DY53 RTH, 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 DY53 RTH registered?

DY53 RTH is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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