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VE54 AYP

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,037 mi
Last recorded147,037 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE54 AYP
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 147,037 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

handbrake high travel

Fail 3 Sep 2016 147,025 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

handbrake high travel

Pass 24 Aug 2015 131,563 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front worn on edges

Offside Front nail in tyre

Offside Rear worn on inner edge

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2015 131,508 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front worn on edges

Offside Front nail in tyre

Offside Rear worn on inner edge

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2014 116,506 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 116,496 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 104,701 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 95,591 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front tyres starting to get low

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Aug 2011 84,145 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 73,369 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 73,367 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 61,119 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 61,119 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 49,437 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 38,805 miles

rear brake pads are gettin low

small stonechip in windscreen

Fail 28 Nov 2007 38,805 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear brake pads are gettin low

small stonechip in windscreen

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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VE54 AYP is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VE54 AYP, 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 VE54 AYP registered?

VE54 AYP is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 2 December 2004.

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