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SV54 UBA

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

125,382 mi
Last recorded125,382 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 UBA
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 125,382 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and rear subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 119,682 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front and rear suspension arms,front and rear s'frame, underbody showing signs of corrosion.

Fail 23 Sep 2024 119,676 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front and rear suspension arms,front and rear s'frame, underbody showing signs of corrosion.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 112,455 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 112,453 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 105,241 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 105,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing around shocker (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 99,221 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 95,163 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes at the wheel arches corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play due to pinch bolt being slightly loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Delivery pipe corroded ()

Offside Rear Tail light slightly loose

Fail 5 Sep 2020 94,982 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes at the wheel arches corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play due to pinch bolt being slightly loose (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Delivery pipe corroded ()

Offside Rear Tail light slightly loose

Pass 20 Aug 2019 91,359 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 88,572 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 86,377 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 86,377 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 78,018 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 78,005 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 69,384 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 69,362 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases not gas tested (7.1.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Pass 1 Sep 2014 64,861 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 61,427 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 58,250 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)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 53,298 miles

n/s/f tyre cut on outer sidewall

slight corrosion on inner face of n/s/f brake disc

slight crack on front number plate

Pass 30 Aug 2010 49,147 miles

advise rear brake pipes.

Fail 30 Aug 2010 49,147 miles

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

advise rear brake pipes.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 42,787 miles

damage to side wall n/s front

Pass 21 Aug 2008 32,444 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 23,599 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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SV54 UBA is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 SV54 UBA, 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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SV54 UBA is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 15 September 2004.

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