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FJ54 DAO

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,214 mi
Last recorded82,214 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ54 DAO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 82,214 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 78,742 miles

both front tyres low on tread also tread starting to crack

slight blow from exhaust (rear)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 75,039 miles

both front tyres cracked+inside edges worn

engine light on

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres cracked

slight exhaust leak at rear silencer joint

underbody components corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2017 75,037 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

engine light on

rear brake discs corroded

rear tyres cracked

both front tyres cracked+inside edges worn

slight exhaust leak at rear silencer joint

underbody components corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2016 69,542 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 6 Jan 2015 65,916 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Jan 2015 64,869 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Jan 2014 59,400 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 59,378 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres signs of cracking

Pass 30 Nov 2012 53,421 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 46,506 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 41,199 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Sep 2009 34,447 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 34,447 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 26,113 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 18,938 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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FJ54 DAO is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FJ54 DAO, 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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FJ54 DAO is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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