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SJ53 BSU

2004 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,144 mi
Last recorded108,144 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 BSU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2022 108,144 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 104,000 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 100,487 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 96,142 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 92,517 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 88,093 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Mar 2017 88,082 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear into valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at axle support (2.4.G.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rea rinto valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at axle support (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 84,154 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 79,702 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

both rear prop shaft support bar brackets heavily corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2014 75,590 miles

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

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

rear brakes binding on slightly when turned by hand

Pass 8 Mar 2013 67,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs corroded

slight exhaust leak from down pipe to centre section join, down pipe flange corroded.

Pass 16 Feb 2012 60,576 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 56,268 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 56,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 51,835 miles

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

engine oil low

Pass 19 Feb 2009 49,036 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

both front tyres wearing at inner shoulers

Pass 9 Feb 2008 44,397 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 44,353 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 37,845 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 37,845 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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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SJ53 BSU is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SJ53 BSU, 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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SJ53 BSU is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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