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SV54 VCW

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

156,362 mi
Last recorded156,362 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 156,362 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both wiper blades torn

offside rear brake caliper damaged

offside rear brake gripping slightly

sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2014 156,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both wiper blades torn

offside rear brake caliper damaged

offside rear brake gripping slightly

sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2014 156,304 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine management light on

offside rear caliper damaged

wiper blades torn

Pass 22 Oct 2013 141,527 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear brake gripping slightly

Fail 10 Oct 2013 141,515 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear brake gripping slightly

Pass 6 Sep 2012 128,025 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 128,025 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

engine management light on

Pass 2 Nov 2009 98,399 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 98,201 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 82,270 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 62,001 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 VCW is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 VCW, 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 VCW is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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