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OY54 AEL

2004 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,773 mi
Last recorded149,773 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY54 AEL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 149,773 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2022 149,281 miles

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

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 137,934 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2021 137,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing ball joint split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 136,000 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 135,027 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 128,607 miles

All position lamps have a product on the light sources but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Both Headlamp Mountings

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play Inner Tie Rod (2.2.B.1f)

Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% Both (1.5.1b)

Tow Ball Not Fitted At Time Of Test

Fail 23 Mar 2017 128,499 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear at rear joining union (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

All position lamps have a product on the light sources but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Both headlamp mountings

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear at joining union (all steel) (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% Both (1.5.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear outer (2.4.G.2)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 24 Mar 2016 118,517 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 110,285 miles

road noise suspect wheel bearing

Fail 5 Mar 2015 110,285 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

road noise suspect wheel bearing

Pass 27 Feb 2014 103,858 miles

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to applied protection

Fail 27 Feb 2014 103,858 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to applied protection

Pass 7 Mar 2013 96,831 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2012 93,589 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

airbag light on

Pass 2 Sep 2011 87,672 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 87,657 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 82,120 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 82,120 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 71,676 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 71,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 51,567 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 33,458 miles

ADVISE REAR TYRES ARE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES

Fail 11 Sep 2007 33,458 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise rear tyres are wearing on insde edges

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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OY54 AEL is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OY54 AEL, 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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OY54 AEL is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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