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SU54 RUD

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

78,514 mi
Last recorded78,514 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSU54 RUD
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 78,514 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 78,511 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 77,391 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s+o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 77,362 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 76,219 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Dec 2023 76,165 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Wheel Arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Dec 2022 75,087 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 5 Jan 2022 73,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

wipers starting to smear screen

Fail 20 Dec 2021 73,493 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 18 Dec 2020 71,696 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 30 Nov 2019 71,016 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 69,852 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 67,995 miles

Both rear brake back plates heavily corroded & breaking up.

Both rear brake discs corroded on inner faces.

Exhaust mounting front of rear silencer heavily corroded & weak.

Front wipers smear.

General corrosion rear suspension.

Inter to rear silencer flange heavily corroded.

O/s fuel tank strap corroded.

O/s wiper torn.

Fail 28 Nov 2017 67,995 miles

Both rear brake back plates heavily corroded & breaking up.

Both rear brake discs corroded on inner faces.

Exhaust mounting front of rear silencer heavily corroded & weak.

Front wipers smear.

General corrosion rear suspension.

Inter to rear silencer flange heavily corroded.

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

O/s fuel tank strap corroded.

O/s wiper torn.

Pass 18 Nov 2016 66,566 miles

Both rear brake back plates corroded and broken up.

Both rear brake discs corroded on inner faces.

O/s wiper torn.

Rear silencer hanger brackets heavily corroded.

Fail 18 Nov 2016 66,566 miles

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

Both rear brake back plates corroded and broken up.

Both rear brake discs corroded on inner faces.

O/s wiper torn.

Rear silencer hanger brackets heavily corroded.

Pass 18 Nov 2015 65,046 miles

*Both front tyres worn on inner and outer shoulders and on legal limit.*

*Both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders and on legal limit.*

Both rear back plates heavily corroded and breaking up.

Both rear silencer hanger brackets heavily corroded.

N/s/r brake disc corroded on outer face.

Slight twist n/s/f brake flexy.

Fail 18 Nov 2015 65,044 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

*Both front tyres worn on inner and outer shoulders and on legal limit.*

*Both rear tyres worn on inner shoulders and on legal limit.*

Both rear back plates heavily corroded and breaking up.

Both rear silencer hanger brackets heavily corroded.

N/s/r brake disc corroded on outer face.

Slight twist n/s/f brake flexy.

Pass 17 Nov 2014 62,908 miles

Both front tyres near legal limit.

Both rear tyres near legal limit.

General underside corrosion at rear of vehicle.

Rear brake disc backplates corroded and breaking up.

Rear brake discs corroded on inner and outer faces.

Pass 27 Nov 2013 57,968 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner and outer shoulders (low pressures)

Heat marks n/s/f brake disc

N/s/f brake flexy incorrectly fitted (slight twist)

Fail 27 Nov 2013 57,968 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Both rear tyres worn on inner and outer shoulders (low pressures)

Heat marks n/s/f brake disc

N/s/f brake flexy incorrectly fitted (slight twist)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 53,067 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 44,292 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 40,370 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 36,782 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 31,478 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 31,478 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 25,285 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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SU54 RUD is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 SU54 RUD, 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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SU54 RUD is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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