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EX54 XVL

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,263 mi
Last recorded97,263 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX54 XVL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 97,263 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 93,366 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2024 92,757 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Rear Axle slightly corroded

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 91,802 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2022 87,850 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 84,178 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 79,688 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 73,844 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 70,151 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 66,066 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 61,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear spring loose but unable to fall out.

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front spring loose but unable to fall out.

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear spring loose but unable to fall out.

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 26 Jan 2016 61,326 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear spring loose but unable to fall out.

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front spring loose but unable to fall out.

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear spring loose but unable to fall out.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 22 Jan 2015 56,416 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Ofside rear tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2015 56,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Ofside rear tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 51,493 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre perishing.

Nearside front tyre worn smooth inner edge.

Nearside front wiper blade splitting.

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside rear tyre has a cut in the sideweall.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Jan 2014 51,493 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside front tyre perishing.

Nearside front tyre worn smooth inner edge.

Nearside front wiper blade splitting.

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside rear tyre has a cut in the sideweall.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jan 2013 46,304 miles

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

Offside front wheel fowling mud flap.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 46,304 miles

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front wheel fowling mud flap.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 40,566 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 39,626 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 39,575 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 34,362 miles

o/s & n/s front discs corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2009 33,342 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 30,353 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 24,729 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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EX54 XVL is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EX54 XVL, 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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EX54 XVL is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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