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NL54 FXV

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

116,466 mi
Last recorded116,466 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 116,466 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside front inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 111,576 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE INNER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 111,176 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE NO PATTERN (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE REAR (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE INNER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OFFSIDE +NEARSIDE INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 109,316 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 107,897 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 107,891 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and centre (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened nearside and offside front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 104,927 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 102,454 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 102,445 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 default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2018 98,408 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 90,919 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both strut top mounts (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both under sills (5.2.6)

both outer sills covered by bodykit

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2017 90,910 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear juction box (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits lambda reading high (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat under floor (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both strut top mounts (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both under sills (5.2.6)

both outer sills covered by bodykit

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 81,861 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 May 2015 78,933 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2015 78,933 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 73,931 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 67,713 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 61,936 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 61,936 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 56,006 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 53,052 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 48,642 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 48,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 41,570 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 FXV is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 NL54 FXV, 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 FXV registered?

NL54 FXV is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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