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NL54 ECE

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,760 mi
Last recorded36,760 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 ECE
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 36,760 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 35,968 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 35,937 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 35,171 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 34,339 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 33,509 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 33,509 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 31,799 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 29,550 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 29,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 28,826 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 28,157 miles

Centre exhaust system and fixings corroded

Rear brake disc surface corrosion

Pass 30 May 2014 26,586 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 25,154 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 23,328 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 21,473 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 18,715 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 15,715 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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NL54 ECE is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NL54 ECE, 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 NL54 ECE registered?

NL54 ECE is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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The MOT history for NL54 ECE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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