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GF54 XBC

2004 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,040 mi
Last recorded153,040 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 XBC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 153,040 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CATALYTIC CONVERTOR JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2022 153,040 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CATALYTIC CONVERTOR JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 150,242 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test TRAFFIC CAMERA ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive STRUT TOWER. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 150,241 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test TRAFFIC CAMERA ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive STRUT TOWER. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 145,276 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 141,454 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2019 141,454 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 132,555 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 125,672 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 125,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 109,803 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 90,038 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 23 Jul 2015 89,761 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 19 Jul 2014 73,674 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 58,018 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 57,179 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 51,192 miles

chips in screen

wear on brake discs

Pass 20 May 2011 41,413 miles

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

chips in screen

wear on brake discs

Fail 20 May 2011 41,413 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chips in screen

wear on brake discs

Pass 28 May 2010 36,101 miles

chip in screen

Fail 28 May 2010 36,101 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

chip in screen

Pass 28 May 2009 30,816 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 25,308 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2008 25,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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GF54 XBC is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GF54 XBC, 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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GF54 XBC is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 November 2004.

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