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FL54 OSM

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

75,628 mi
Last recorded75,628 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL54 OSM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 75,628 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2026 75,621 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 OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 73,327 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 71,679 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2023 68,101 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 67,903 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 65,588 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 64,551 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 64,010 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 62,843 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 62,468 miles

Nearside Front tyre small cut and getting low

front discs slightly rusty inner face and pads getting low

Pass 11 Jun 2016 61,209 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)

front discs slightly rusty inner face

Pass 5 Jun 2015 59,743 miles

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

Incorrect headlamp bulbs fitted - poor beam pattern

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 56,541 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 53,423 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 47,998 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres worn edges

Pass 16 Oct 2010 43,824 miles

chips in windscreen

long handbrake travel

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic undertrays fitted

slight oil leaks

Pass 15 Oct 2009 39,702 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 39,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 35,626 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 35,626 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 30,887 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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FL54 OSM is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FL54 OSM, 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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FL54 OSM is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 October 2004.

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