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ET53 EZE

2004 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

115,631 mi
Last recorded115,631 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 EZE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 115,631 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2024 112,963 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2023 112,254 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 111,756 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 111,746 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both side link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 108,172 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 104,695 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 101,067 miles

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

body has slight corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2017 100,074 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 94,647 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 84,869 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 84,865 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 77,369 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Aug 2013 73,567 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 68,135 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 64,151 miles

o/s/front coupling split

Fail 13 Aug 2010 59,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 59,561 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 55,499 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 48,543 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 48,523 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 40,754 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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ET53 EZE is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 ET53 EZE, 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 ET53 EZE registered?

ET53 EZE is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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