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VU53 AOW

2004 Subaru Impreza

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

68,142 mi
Last recorded68,142 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 AOW
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2016 68,142 miles

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

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

coolant leaking

oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2016 68,142 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

coolant leaking

oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2015 64,613 miles

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre stepped

Pass 20 Feb 2014 61,348 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 57,586 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front headlight lense covers deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2012 53,511 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 48,344 miles

front brakes starting to wear thin

Pass 27 Jan 2010 44,121 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 42,013 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 37,874 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 35,344 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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VU53 AOW is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU53 AOW, 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 VU53 AOW registered?

VU53 AOW is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 18 February 2004.

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