MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,773 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Central Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
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))
Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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
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 ()
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
road noise suspect wheel bearing
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
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
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
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
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)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
ADVISE REAR TYRES ARE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGES
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?
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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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