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SJ53 BSV

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

136,081 mi
Last recorded136,081 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 BSV
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 136,081 miles

advice on heavy surface corrosion at rear floor inner wings and rear subframe

Pass 4 Feb 2019 130,683 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 130,683 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 127,887 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 126,218 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 126,218 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2016 123,472 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 119,044 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 113,673 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 113,673 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 112,358 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 107,047 miles

O/S/R brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 3 Feb 2011 97,830 miles

near-side rear wheel not of same type ( this will affect the handling of the vehicle on cornering.

off-side rear tyre tread low ( @ 1.7mm)-legal limit is 1.6mm

Pass 9 Feb 2010 85,974 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 75,174 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 64,371 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 51,102 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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SJ53 BSV is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BSV, 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 BSV is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 17 February 2004.

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