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LJ54 PYV

2004 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

105,934 mi
Last recorded105,934 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 PYV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 105,934 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 105,931 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust Slight Blow

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 99,777 miles

Front Exhaust Slight Blow

Rear Back Plates Slightly Corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2022 93,290 miles

All 4 tyres worn on edges

Pass 8 Jan 2022 89,744 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2021 86,094 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2020 81,614 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 76,140 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 70,554 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 70,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 61,581 miles

coolant slightly low.

Pass 22 Dec 2015 55,487 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 50,525 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2013 47,500 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 45,393 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 42,672 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 30,121 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 26,513 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 24,050 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 24,050 miles

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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LJ54 PYV is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LJ54 PYV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ54 PYV registered?

LJ54 PYV is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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