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FD54 MHF

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

103,855 mi
Last recorded103,855 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 MHF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 103,855 miles

(all) rear suspension corroded

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

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

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

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

front shock absorbers corroded (both)

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Feb 2026 103,848 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired arch (hole) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

(all) rear suspension corroded

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

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

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

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

front shock absorbers corroded (both)

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Oct 2025 103,766 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear subframe mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front subframe both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear upper suspension mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both front and offside rear 215 45 17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2024 100,042 miles

All suspension components corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front subframe corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside front suspension spring seat corroded

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 98,341 miles

surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Fail 23 Aug 2022 98,300 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 95,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Aug 2020 92,751 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 89,074 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 83,700 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 78,199 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 72,840 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 66,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 61,725 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 55,960 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 54,462 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 11 May 2013 54,462 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 48,676 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 48,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2011 43,827 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 19 Feb 2011 42,704 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 36,184 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 29,371 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2008 22,901 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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FD54 MHF is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FD54 MHF, 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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FD54 MHF is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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