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SW53 HPL

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

129,809 mi
Last recorded129,809 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 HPL
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 129,809 miles

Offside Rear shockabsorber is damp

various areas of corrosion has started

various brake pipes are corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2016 129,807 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear shockabsorber is damp

various areas of corrosion has started

various brake pipes are corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2015 121,070 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE PIPES AT UNION ARE CORRODED

both head light beam images require attention

both outer sills have plastic covers fitted and cannot be accessed

n/s/r shockabsorber is wet

Fail 6 Mar 2015 121,069 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

N/S/F, O/S/F, BOTH FRONT TO REAR AND BOTH UNION TO N/S AND O/S REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE CORRODED AND SHOULD BE RENEWED.

both head light beam images require attention

both outer sills have plastic covers fitted and cannot be accessed

n/s/r shockabsorber is wet

Pass 5 Mar 2014 112,178 miles

Oil leak

front discs worn

Pass 5 Mar 2013 101,099 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 101,090 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 90,519 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Mar 2012 90,519 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 4 Mar 2011 79,794 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 69,391 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 69,378 miles

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 63,678 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 63,676 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 59,321 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 59,321 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Outer Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 48,693 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 32,469 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 32,134 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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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SW53 HPL is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 SW53 HPL, 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 SW53 HPL registered?

SW53 HPL is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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