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SO54 TER

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

76,908 mi
Last recorded76,908 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO54 TER
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 76,908 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive around lower engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/f driveshafts inner gaiters secure but leaking grease

Pass 23 Jul 2025 76,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill Corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill Corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 76,240 miles

Nearside Front Lower driveshaft boot leaking

Offside Front Inner driveshaft boot leaking

engine oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2024 76,219 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users petrol (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower driveshaft boot leaking

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner driveshaft boot leaking

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2023 75,796 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2022 74,982 miles

Coolant leak

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2021 73,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 72,767 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 71,148 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 69,263 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 66,682 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 66,667 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 64,080 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 59,930 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2014 59,930 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 11 Nov 2013 56,230 miles

Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 56,230 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 51,155 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 46,234 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 46,234 miles

Nearside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 40,483 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 27,202 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 21,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted to offside rear

Pass 12 Nov 2007 17,493 miles

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

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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SO54 TER is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 SO54 TER, 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 SO54 TER registered?

SO54 TER is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 6 November 2004.

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