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FH53 BWP

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,803 mi
Last recorded119,803 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 BWP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 119,803 miles

Both beam patterns rough

Both rear tyres perished in tread

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/s front tyre worn low on outer edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 110,213 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 101,663 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

eml light on

Fail 7 Oct 2014 101,663 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

eml light on

Pass 7 Oct 2013 98,021 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 98,020 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 90,767 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 90,767 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 74,840 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 63,217 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 53,954 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 42,288 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 34,213 miles

Nearside 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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FH53 BWP is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FH53 BWP, 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 FH53 BWP registered?

FH53 BWP is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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The MOT history for FH53 BWP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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