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SA54 GFO

2004 Subaru Impreza

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

87,350 mi
Last recorded87,350 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA54 GFO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 87,350 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 87,099 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 86,838 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 86,697 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 17 Jul 2020 86,209 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 31 Jan 2019 85,184 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 26 Jan 2018 84,359 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2016 80,850 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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)

Fail 23 Dec 2016 80,816 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2015 75,041 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Front subframe (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2014 65,552 miles

Coolant leak

Exhasut has bung fitted in rear box

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Dec 2013 56,490 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 47,123 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 42,640 miles

both front tyres are worn low on outer edges

exhaust middle section is slightly deteriorated at mounting

Fail 14 Nov 2011 42,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

both front tyres are worn low on outer edges

exhaust middle section is slightly deteriorated at mounting

Pass 15 Nov 2010 36,901 miles

front brake discs have slight corosion on inner face

nearside rear tyre has nail in outer tread

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm tread

rear brake discs have slight corosion on outer face

Pass 18 Nov 2009 30,964 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 25,708 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 19,889 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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SA54 GFO is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SA54 GFO, 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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SA54 GFO is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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