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SX53 FKF

2004 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

116,178 mi
Last recorded116,178 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX53 FKF
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2019 116,178 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 116,026 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2018 110,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.8 mm and slightly scrubbed on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.4 mm and slightly scrubbed on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 110,891 miles

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.8 mm and slightly scrubbed on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2.4 mm and slightly scrubbed on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 104,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Mar 2017 104,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 93,838 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 93,835 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 83,241 miles

some underside surface corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2014 82,579 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 80,102 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 73,824 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 73,817 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 69,376 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 66,307 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 63,125 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 55,929 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 52,339 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 47,577 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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SX53 FKF is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SX53 FKF, 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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SX53 FKF is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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