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SE53 JSZ

2004 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

149,368 mi
Last recorded149,368 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE53 JSZ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2017 149,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Feb 2017 149,368 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 124,625 miles

O/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 29 Jan 2015 103,320 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 86,490 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Feb 2014 86,490 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 69,856 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 62,522 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 59,499 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 7 Aug 2009 54,416 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 54,416 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 48,745 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 38,438 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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SE53 JSZ is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SE53 JSZ, 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 SE53 JSZ registered?

SE53 JSZ is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 28 February 2004.

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