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SF53 NLO

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,397 mi
Last recorded66,397 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 NLO
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 66,397 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 66,200 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2024 65,860 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 65,443 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 65,300 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 64,774 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at valve block (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 63,022 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 59,845 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 58,249 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 55,131 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 51,653 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 17 Mar 2015 51,531 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 51,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter missing (2.4.G.4e)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 45,457 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2014 45,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 41,795 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 37,068 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 31,890 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 31,890 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2010 30,961 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 28,535 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 18,500 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 14,320 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 11,622 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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SF53 NLO is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SF53 NLO, 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 SF53 NLO registered?

SF53 NLO is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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