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SP54 HVW

2004 Subaru Impreza

Silver Petrol 1944cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

120,406 mi
Last recorded120,406 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 HVW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,944cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 120,406 miles

Front exhaust flange in poor condition

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear suspension bushes worn

Fail 4 Jan 2020 120,404 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front exhaust flange in poor condition

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear suspension bushes worn

Pass 19 Dec 2018 113,093 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 113,093 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced at jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 109,189 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear at tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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)

both rear tyres worn on inside

eml light on

Fail 3 Jan 2018 109,188 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 box (7.1.2)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear at tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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)

both rear tyres worn on inside

eml light on

Pass 5 Jan 2017 102,200 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 102,200 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 97,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

eml light stays on

Fail 5 Oct 2015 97,505 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Panhard rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

eml light stays on

Pass 1 May 2014 92,519 miles

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

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

management light stays on

nsf tyre cut on outside but not to cords

osf inner boot slight leak

osf inner sidewall damaged

Fail 1 May 2014 92,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

management light stays on

nsf tyre cut on outside but not to cords

osf inner boot slight leak

osf inner sidewall damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2013 86,053 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 79,674 miles

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

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

front discs slightly worn

tyre slightly damaged o/s/f

Fail 10 Apr 2012 79,674 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

front discs slightly worn

tyre slightly damaged o/s/f

Pass 17 Feb 2011 63,716 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 54,289 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 43,123 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 28,218 miles

clutch slipping

front no plate slightly cracked but leagable

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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SP54 HVW is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Silver with a 1,944cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 SP54 HVW, 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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SP54 HVW is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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