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NG53 TZZ

2004 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

63,504 mi
Last recorded63,504 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 TZZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 63,504 miles

full underside undersealed

Fail 16 May 2026 63,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

full underside undersealed

Pass 6 Jun 2025 63,427 miles

Emissions requirements just met

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

N/S/F shock absorber corroded

N/S/R shock absorber corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread 225/45/17 91Y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

O/S/F shock absorber corroded

O/S/R shock absorber corroded

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Steering components heavily corroded

Pass 17 May 2024 63,286 miles

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

front suspension and steering components heavily corroded

rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 25 May 2023 63,121 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 63,120 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 61,877 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 57,895 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 May 2021 57,895 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Mar 2018 54,656 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 52,196 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 47,278 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 44,086 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

exhaust system is deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2014 41,576 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 39,412 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 36,336 miles

Front discs corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2012 36,288 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front discs corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2011 34,573 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 34,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Dec 2009 32,174 miles

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

o/s/f o/s/r n/s/r tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 16 Dec 2008 29,833 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 27,088 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 24,089 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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NG53 TZZ is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 NG53 TZZ, 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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NG53 TZZ is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 8 January 2004.

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