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SW53 LSK

2004 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,392 mi
Last recorded106,392 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 LSK
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 106,392 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced glass hazed (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake operation grabbing slightly (3.7.C.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced glass hazed (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 99,735 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2015 99,696 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 95,797 miles

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

offside front pipe covered in grease

Fail 27 Feb 2014 95,790 miles

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

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

offside front brake pipe covered in grease

Pass 8 Mar 2013 87,716 miles

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 6 Mar 2013 87,680 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 15 Feb 2012 77,324 miles

exhaust system corroded

front disc inner faces lipped

Pass 16 Feb 2011 65,268 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 53,287 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 47,507 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 47,078 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 38,102 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 34,665 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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SW53 LSK is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SW53 LSK, 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 LSK registered?

SW53 LSK is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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