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FE54 DHC

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

94,464 mi
Last recorded94,464 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE54 DHC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 94,464 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 90,579 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 90,576 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill arch area poss under the outer sill caps (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill arch area poss under the outer sill caps (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2023 88,844 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slightly blowing from Catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 88,842 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Not tested due to condition of o/s/f tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slightly blowing from Catalytic converter (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill showing signs of corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 85,977 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 83,496 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Differential seal leaking oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly perished and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension arm`s slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension component bush`s slightly perished

Pass 9 Sep 2020 81,309 miles

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

Offside Front caliper corroded and of unknown weakness-other 3 have been replaced

Offside Rear antiroll bar bracket corroded

Offside Rear axle crossbar bracket corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2019 78,891 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 75,240 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Sep 2018 75,240 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Sep 2017 71,001 miles

offside rear brake pad appear low

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front brake calipers corroded

brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside wiper smearing

Pass 1 Oct 2016 67,068 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 62,688 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear shocker leaking slighlty

nearside wiper smearing

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2015 62,688 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside rear shocker leaking slighlty

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2014 58,890 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs worn

Pass 27 Sep 2013 55,913 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 55,913 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 53,112 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 53,112 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 50,433 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 45,750 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 39,661 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 33,701 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 26,564 miles

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

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

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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FE54 DHC 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 76%.

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 FE54 DHC, 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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FE54 DHC is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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