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LM53 WCW

2004 Subaru Impreza

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

141,762 mi
Last recorded141,762 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 WCW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 141,762 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 133,657 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 124,085 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and or under trays fitted

Fail 30 Dec 2022 124,078 miles

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and or under trays fitted

tested in wet conditions

Pass 21 Dec 2021 112,877 miles

Gearbox undertray part insecure

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 112,841 miles

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

Gearbox undertray part insecure

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2020 104,550 miles

n/s front tyre uneven wear

Pass 11 Jan 2020 96,541 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2019 86,426 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 77,500 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 77,498 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 74,425 miles

front and rear antirollbar bushes and links worn

front tyres low on tread

unable to check rear wheel bearings due to 4x4 drag

Pass 16 Jan 2016 68,317 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes slight play (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 60,933 miles

COVER SILLS FITTED

TESTED WET WEATHER

Pass 18 Jan 2014 52,599 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges

slight damage n/s/f tyre outer wall

unable to rotate road wheels due to awd

Pass 8 Jan 2013 38,260 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 34,701 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 30,423 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 26,017 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 22,942 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 19,121 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 15,456 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 15,456 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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LM53 WCW is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LM53 WCW, 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 LM53 WCW registered?

LM53 WCW is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 20 January 2004.

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