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SO53 HBC

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,457 mi
Last recorded131,457 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 HBC
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2022 131,457 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill and sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut turret and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut turret corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill and sill end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut turret and inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both subframes (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 118,961 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

underbody corroded

various suspension parts corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2020 111,294 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear light lens broken

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 105,074 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 87,211 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2017 71,029 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 71,029 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 57,953 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 44,381 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 38,445 miles

exhaust badly corroded

front brake disc inner corrosion

front reg plate slight deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2013 35,951 miles

both ns tyres perished

brake hoses corroded

exhaust cat shield insecure

front reg plate slightly deteriorated

osf brake pipe corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2012 33,171 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 33,171 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2011 30,318 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 27,163 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 23,115 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 20,400 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 17,138 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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SO53 HBC is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SO53 HBC, 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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SO53 HBC is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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