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OW53 FOV

2004 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

103,987 mi
Last recorded103,987 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW53 FOV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 103,987 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 92,679 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 81,861 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 74,844 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 63,484 miles

near side front tyre inner tyre edge worn

Fail 8 Aug 2011 54,918 miles

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

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

n/s front exhaust heat shields rattling,heat shields corroded and mountings rusted through

rear discs corroded on outer edges

slight movement in both inner rack joints

temporary repair to n/s/r light cluster

Pass 8 Aug 2011 54,918 miles

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

n/s front exhaust heat shields rattling,heat shields corroded and mountings rusted through

rear discs corroded on outer edges

slight movement in both inner rack joints

temporary repair to n/s/r light cluster

Pass 23 Jul 2010 44,712 miles

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

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

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

front disc are worn

n/s/r light unit damaged repaired with red repair tape

rear discs are worn

Pass 15 Jul 2009 36,528 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre perishing

rear tyres perishing

Fail 15 Jul 2009 36,528 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

o/s/f tyre perishing

rear tyres perishing

Fail 20 Aug 2008 27,408 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

all 4 tyres started to perish

Pass 20 Aug 2008 27,408 miles

all 4 tyres started to perish

Fail 23 Feb 2007 15,457 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 15,457 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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OW53 FOV is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OW53 FOV, 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 OW53 FOV registered?

OW53 FOV is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 February 2004.

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