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SJ54 PPO

2004 Subaru Wrx

Blue Petrol 2475cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

115,085 mi
Last recorded115,085 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Subaru Wrx94,412 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 PPO
MakeSubaru
ModelWrx
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,475cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 115,085 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both inner sill slight corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2018 111,739 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 106,669 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ns/os ()

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing ns/os (2.7.2a)

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

Front coil spring corroded ns/os (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 24 Nov 2016 106,669 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ns/os ()

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing ns/os (2.7.2a)

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

Front coil spring corroded ns/os (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2015 105,178 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 105,175 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Wheel nut(s) missing all 4 wheels 1 (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 104,264 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 99,428 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 92,923 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 91,649 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 87,432 miles

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)

n/s washer deteriorated

n/s/r tyre, damage to outer side wall

Fail 23 Sep 2010 87,430 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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)

n/s washer deteriorated

n/s/r tyre, damage to outer side wall

Fail 17 Sep 2010 86,908 miles

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

o/s/f bottom ball joint gaiter leak

Fail 17 Sep 2010 86,908 miles

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

o/s/f bottom ball joint gaiter leak

Pass 17 Sep 2009 73,869 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 56,613 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 39,960 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Wrx?

Based on 18,325 MOT tests across 2,200 vehicles.

88.8%
Pass Rate
4,224
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
2,200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 125
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 123
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 87
fog lamp not working 79
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 64
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SJ54 PPO is a 2004 Subaru Wrx in Blue with a 2,475cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2004 Subaru Wrx models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 94,412 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 Wrx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 125 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SJ54 PPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Wrx typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 22 years old, this Subaru Wrx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SJ54 PPO is a 2004 Subaru Wrx, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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