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NU54 YOD

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

167,840 mi
Last recorded167,840 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU54 YOD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 167,840 miles

Undertrays and sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2025 161,826 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 160,162 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 152,917 miles

long handbrake travel

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jan 2022 144,799 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 143,377 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 143,370 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 142,228 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 139,675 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 133,429 miles

both headlight lenses faded

Fail 17 Jan 2018 133,328 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

both headlight lenses faded

Pass 27 Jan 2017 128,804 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 128,778 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 119,469 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)

front, catalyst and centre exhaust corroding

underside components corroding

Fail 11 Jan 2016 119,450 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split (2.4.G.4e)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chipped (8.3.1d)

front, catalyst and centre exhaust corroding

underside components corroding

Pass 2 Jan 2015 107,462 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 107,462 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 95,346 miles

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

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)

Fail 30 Dec 2013 95,284 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 84,449 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 81,504 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 73,749 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 64,233 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 51,057 miles

battery insecure

offside rear outer cv boot split leaking grease

Pass 5 Oct 2007 38,621 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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NU54 YOD is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 NU54 YOD, 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 NU54 YOD registered?

NU54 YOD is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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