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SK54 VTJ

2004 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

103,953 mi
Last recorded103,953 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK54 VTJ
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 103,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on inner tread 225/45x17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front spot light not working

Fail 16 Feb 2018 103,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle tyre 225/45x17 [badly damaged on inner tread ] (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bald on inner tread 225/45x17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front spot light not working

Nearside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER CORRODED

Pass 16 Feb 2017 99,176 miles

Nearside Front spot light not working

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded slightly

both rear anti-roll bar d bushes worn slightly

Fail 15 Feb 2017 99,176 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front spot light not working

Nearside Rear brake disc corroded slightly

both rear anti-roll bar d bushes worn slightly

Fail 7 Dec 2016 99,161 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing at joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front stop light not working

pos slight oil leak from n/s rear shock absorber due to it being wet from water

Pass 10 Dec 2015 92,735 miles

Nearside Front fog light not working

Rear rear brake discs scored

under tray fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2015 92,735 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases has major leak of exhaust gases from the cat and middle box (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both headlights pattern incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Rear rear brake discs scored

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2014 86,196 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre low on tread [3mm] [215/45x17]

offside rear tyre worn low on inner tread [2mm] [215/45x17]

Fail 9 Dec 2014 86,196 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre low on tread [3mm] [215/45x17]

offside rear tyre worn low on inner tread [2mm] [215/45x17]

Pass 10 Dec 2013 77,071 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 77,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 63,184 miles

both rear tyres worn

lower covers

o/s/f tyre worn and inner edge also worn

sill covers

slight lift in n/s/r shocker

Fail 7 Dec 2012 63,184 miles

lower covers

both rear tyres worn

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/f tyre worn and inner edge also worn

sill covers

slight lift in n/s/r shocker

Fail 29 Nov 2011 53,617 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 53,617 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 45,427 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 40,814 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 36,107 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 28,579 miles

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

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

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

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

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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SK54 VTJ is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SK54 VTJ, 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 SK54 VTJ registered?

SK54 VTJ is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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