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NJ54 UCM

2004 Subaru Impreza

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,545 mi
Last recorded128,545 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ54 UCM
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 128,545 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Pipe & Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 128,541 miles

Brake performance not tested Leak In Braking System (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both At Junction (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox and Front Pipe Leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 118,872 miles

chip in windscreen not in zone a

Fail 16 Feb 2019 118,872 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

chip in windscreen not in zone a

Pass 13 Feb 2018 107,863 miles

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

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

rear high level brake light not working

Fail 13 Feb 2018 107,860 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

rear high level brake light not working

Pass 15 Feb 2017 93,944 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2017 93,944 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Stop lamp not working high level (1.2.1b)

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

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

engine management warning light illuminated

Pass 9 Feb 2016 81,395 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 81,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 66,845 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 57,742 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 50,219 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 50,218 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 42,662 miles

Centre exhaust section corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2011 33,848 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 26,813 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 25,702 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 25,702 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 23,146 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 17,655 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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NJ54 UCM is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 NJ54 UCM, 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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NJ54 UCM is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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